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Urban Chestnut Urban Underdog

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Urban Chestnut's Revolution-series flagship American lager — 4.7% ABV, 12 IBU, corn-and-rice adjunct softness, extra-clean fermentation, snap-dry finish. Positioned as the everyman lager to the brewery's Reverence-series purism. Every craft brewery needs a lager for the person who's just visiting; Urban Underdog is Urban Chestnut's.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanbready
clean
bready
Aroma
Restrained and clean on the nose, with soft cereal notes from corn and rice adjuncts contributing to the overall lightness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Urban Chestnut Urban Underdog

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and bright, luminous transparency. A modest white head forms and recedes quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation evident throughout, characteristic of a well-attenuated lager.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Restrained and clean on the nose, with soft cereal notes from corn and rice adjuncts contributing to the overall lightness. A whisper of hay and neutral grain character dominates, with virtually no hop character. The profile reflects deliberate fermentation cleanliness with no yeast esters or off-notes.

cereal softnessneutral grainclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light body that carries subtle malt sweetness across the palate. Corn and rice adjuncts create a smooth, grainy character without heaviness. Minimal bitterness (12 IBU) allows the delicate malt base to show, finishing with a snap-dry quality that feels intentional rather than harsh.

crisp entrylight bodysnap-dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and brief, with no lingering sweetness or aftertaste. This clean departure leaves the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dryclean departure
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
80
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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