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Livin' Salty

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Bright lime, breezy vibes and easy-drinkin' refreshment in a sun-soaked, salt-kissed lager: light, crisp and 5.0% ABV. It was born from a collaboration with Salt Life and made for days by the water, or for those dreaming of it. It is a limited release, currently one of three listed on SweetWater's site.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
citrusysaltyclean
citrusy
salty
clean
Aroma
Clean, understated nose dominated by fresh lime zest and subtle citrus notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Livin' Salty

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A thin, short-lived white head forms quickly but recedes to a delicate ring at the glass rim. The color reflects a light malt bill typical of the style.

pale strawcrystal clearbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean, understated nose dominated by fresh lime zest and subtle citrus notes. A faint herbal quality from gentle Edelhopfen character appears beneath. The malt backbone remains neutral and unobtrusive, allowing the bright hop and mineral salt impression to take center stage.

lime zestherbal hopsmineral-forward

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with bright acidity and a surprising mineral saltiness that complements the light malt sweetness. The palate stays lean and refreshing throughout, with restrained citrus notes and a subtle saline quality that lingers on the tongue. Bitterness remains soft and balanced at 22 IBU, never assertive.

saline mineralitycitrus bitelight maltiness

◑ Finish

Short, clean finish with lingering mineral and salt notes that fade quickly into pleasant dryness. No residual sweetness or harshness remains.

drymineral fade
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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