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Classic Premium

Australia·Australian Lager
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The full-strength half of the Classic range, an Australian premium lager brewed with craft malt, locally grown rice and a mix of established and modern Australian hops. The rice lightens the body and leaves a clean, creamy malt flavour with notes of grain and light honey, a gentle hop freshness above it and a refreshing bitterness on the close. Sold through Dan Murphy's and BWS rather than the brewery shop.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltycleanhoney
malty
clean
honey
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, grainy malt character balanced by gentle floral and herbaceous notes from the Australian hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Classic Premium

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting character. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, even retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as it subsides. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, grainy malt character balanced by gentle floral and herbaceous notes from the Australian hop blend. Light honey sweetness emerges beneath, with a subtle rice-derived smoothness that prevents any harshness. The overall impression is restrained and refreshing, with no aggressive adjunct character.

grainy maltlight honeyfloral hopsclean, delicate

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and creamy, with the rice adjunct providing a refined, light body that sits pleasantly on the palate. Malt flavors of grain and subtle honey develop across the mid-palate, underpinned by a mix of traditional and modern Australian hops that add gentle bitterness and bright freshness. The finish builds toward a clean, dry conclusion with a moderate bitter edge that never becomes sharp.

creamy maltgrain and honeygentle bitternesscrisp hop bite

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is refreshing and moderately short, with lingering malt sweetness and a final flourish of bitter hop character. The beer leaves the mouth clean and dry, inviting another sip.

dry finishmoderate lengthbitter aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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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