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Pennsylvania Lager

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A bright, clean malt flavor leads this American lager, built on 100% malted barley with no filler. Decoction mashing, open fermentation and a local heritage yeast shape it, while Northern Brewer and Tradition hops add balance. Light gold and 5.0% ABV, it is brewed year round in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward 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
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
Clean and restrained on the nose, with a soft grain sweetness from 100% malted barley forming the foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pennsylvania Lager

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass in delicate lacing, leaving a thin, persistent collar. The beer presents a visually inviting, classic lager appearance.

pale goldclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Clean and restrained on the nose, with a soft grain sweetness from 100% malted barley forming the foundation. Northern Brewer and Tradition hops contribute subtle noble-hop notes—earthy and slightly herbaceous—without dominance. The local heritage yeast remains unobtrusive, allowing malt and hop character to speak clearly.

soft grainnoble-hop notescleanrestrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bright, bready maltiness that carries the entry smoothly. Mid-palate develops a gentle bitterness from the noble hops, balancing the malt sweetness without asserting itself. The finish is crisp and dry, leaving a clean aftertaste with minimal lingering sweetness—a hallmark of well-executed decoction mashing and open fermentation.

bready maltbalanced bitternesssmoothcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying cleanly and inviting another sip. No residual sweetness or harsh edges remain—only a refreshing sense of balance.

cleanrefreshingdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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