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Summit Light Lager

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Light-bodied and pale gold, this lager comes in at just 3.8% ABV and 8° Plato. The finish is dry and crisp, short and fast, with only a hint of bitterness that leaves you wanting more. It is brewed with Czech Saaz hops and a grain bill of 2-row pale malt and malted wheat, and has been part of the Summit lineup since 2025.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopwheatclean
noble hop
wheat
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is subtle and restrained, leading with delicate floral and herbal notes from Czech Saaz hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summit Light Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms thin and dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively throughout the pour.

pale goldclearfine carbonationminimal head

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and restrained, leading with delicate floral and herbal notes from Czech Saaz hops. Soft grain character emerges beneath, with a hint of wheat's grainy sweetness. No yeast esters or adjunct aromas intrude.

noble hop floralitywheat graincleandelicate

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and light on the palate with minimal body. Mid-palate shows gentle malt sweetness balanced by crisp hop bitterness; the wheat contributes a slightly grainy, bready character that adds subtle complexity. The finish drives toward dryness without harshness.

light-bodiedwheat forwardbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and decisive, closing with a restrained noble hop bite and lingering dryness. The aftertaste fades quickly, leaving no residual sweetness.

crisp exitdry aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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