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Craft Light

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Malted barley, flaked corn, Mexican lager yeast and Saaz hops make this a deliberately simple light lager: 4.0% ABV, 8 IBU, easy drinking and refreshing. A little lemony touch runs through it. It is pitched at anyone who just wants a beer and still wants to back local, independent craft.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Mild8 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusycleannoble hop
citrusy
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
Clean and restrained on the nose, with a subtle lemon zest character that emerges first.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Craft Light

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with bright clarity and a white, compact head that forms readily and holds with modest retention. Fine carbonation produces a gentle, steady stream of bubbles that maintain the foam collar around the glass.

pale goldencrystalline claritycompact headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean and restrained on the nose, with a subtle lemon zest character that emerges first. Noble Saaz hops contribute a gentle herbal and slightly spicy backdrop, while soft malt sweetness rounds out the profile without dominating.

lemon zestherbalnoble hopssoft malt

◐ Taste

Light and crisp on entry, with the corn adjunct adding a smooth, nearly transparent mouthfeel. The mid-palate balances a whisper of bready malt against the restrained Saaz bitterness, finishing dry without any lingering harshness or heaviness.

crisp entrysmooth-drinkingbreadydry finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a clean, refreshing aftertaste. The slight citrus note fades quickly, leaving the palate dry and ready for the next sip.

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