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AJ213

Australia·Australian Lager
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A limited draught-style lager brewed in March 2026 for Alex Johnston, the record try scorer of the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Flex and Topaz hops over pale, wheat and Dexter malt give a clean, crisp beer with a smooth malt profile and a light stone fruit note from the Topaz. At 4 per cent and 15 IBU the bitterness stays balanced and the finish is short and dry.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
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
cleanmaltypeach
clean
malty
peach
Aroma
Clean, grassy hop character leads the nose, with Flex and Topaz contributing subtle herbal and floral notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for AJ213

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A fine white head forms readily and maintains good retention with delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is evident and lively throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean, grassy hop character leads the nose, with Flex and Topaz contributing subtle herbal and floral notes. Beneath lies a soft malt foundation—pale and wheat notes blend with faint stone fruit aromatics, particularly peach. The overall impression is restrained and inviting rather than assertive.

herbal hopslight peachgrain forwarddelicate florals

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with the malt bill creating a smooth, slightly sweet entry that avoids any harshness. Pale and wheat malts layer soft cereal notes, while Topaz hops add a gentle stone fruit dimension. At 15 IBU, bitterness remains restrained and well-integrated, never dominating the balanced middle.

crisp entrysmooth maltgentle bitternessstone fruit character

◑ Finish

The finish is short and decisively dry, with lingering peach notes fading quickly into a clean aftertaste. No residual sweetness persists.

short and dryclean exitpeach fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
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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