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🌍 Australia · Australian Lager · One of 22 Australian Lagers in hopIQ

XXXX Bitter has been brewed to the same recipe since 1924 and remains the full-strength lager of Queensland pubs. Australian malted barley and Queensland cane sugar build a light, grainy malt base, while Golden Cluster and Superpride of Ringwood hops carry the bitterness. The aroma runs to cracker-like grain and a faint honeyed sweetness, with a dry herbal, slightly resinous hop note behind it. The finish is clean and crisp, with a firm bitterness that lingers.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5

AWARDS

Silver Medal · 2019
International Brewing & Cider Awards
International Smallpack Lager, Class 1 Lager (2.9-4.4% ABV)
Bronze Medal · 2019
Australian International Beer Awards
★Silver Medal — International Brewing & Cider Awards (International Smallpack Lager, Class 1 Lager (2.9-4.4% ABV))
★Bronze Medal — Australian International Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Australian Lager.
Hop character
herbal
hoppy
resinous
Malt character
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for XXXX Bitter

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and persists with fine, even lacing that clings to the glass throughout. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a gentle effervescence.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, cracker-like grain notes from Australian malted barley, complemented by a subtle honeyed sweetness. Behind these foundational aromas lies a dry herbal quality with faint resinous undertones from the noble hop varieties, creating an overall impression of restraint and balance.

cracker grainsubtle honeyherbalresinous hop notes

◐ Taste

The palate is light and grainy on entry, with the Queensland cane sugar contributing a delicate sweetness that remains understated. The mid-palate develops a pronounced herbal and hoppy character, building toward a firm, persistent bitterness that defines the beer's structure without overwhelming the malt foundation.

light graindry herbalfirm bitternesshoppy

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the bitterness lingering assertively on the palate and fading gradually. A dry, slightly resinous aftertaste rounds out the experience, leaving the mouth refreshed.

crisp finishlingering bitternessdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of XXXX Bitter

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with XXXX Bitter

About Australian Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Australian Lager?

Australian Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Australian Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, bitter character as XXXX Bitter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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