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Harvest Lager

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Made for the long nights of autumn: this amber lager is malty, with a touch of caramel and toasty qualities, and it is brewed with HBC 1134 hops. At 5.7% it was released on November 21, 2025, and the brewery's own cafe menu lists it simply as Harvest.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytoastycaramel
malty
toasty
caramel
clean
Aroma
Welcoming malt-forward nose with pronounced toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Harvest Lager

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with excellent clarity and bright golden-brown highlights when held to light. A dense, cream-colored head forms with good retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle bead that sustains throughout the pour.

deep amberbrilliant claritycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Welcoming malt-forward nose with pronounced toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness. The HBC 1134 hops contribute a restrained herbal and earthy character without dominating. Underneath lies a clean, soft maltiness with a hint of biscuit and light spice that invites the palate forward.

toasted graincaramel sweetnessherbal notessoft maltiness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, full malty character balanced by gentle toasted and caramel qualities. Mid-palate remains clean and well-structured, with the HBC 1134 hops providing a soft, earthy bitterness that sits at 22 IBU—present but never harsh. The finish is crisp and refreshing, allowing the malt to linger without excess sweetness.

malty bodytoasted finishsoft bitternesscrisp and clean

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading with a dry, refreshing quality that leaves a pleasant toasted malt impression on the palate. A gentle herbaceous note from the hops lingers briefly before giving way to a clean, thirst-quenching aftertaste.

medium dryrefreshingtoasted malt fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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