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Pickle Time Lager

United States·American Light Lager
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A light American lager that takes a bold turn with the addition of pickle juice. The base is clean and straightforward, but the brine cuts through with a salty, savoury note that keeps the palate sharp. It reads less as a gimmick than as a deliberate contrast — the refreshment of a lager meeting the snap of fermented cucumber. Best served cold, as a palate-cleanser or simply when you want something that refuses to be forgettable.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild10 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
saltyclean
salty
clean
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, with subtle grain notes from the Malz providing a soft, neutral foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pickle Time Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation visible throughout. The head forms quickly and dissipates to a thin collar, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed. The body is light and translucent, characteristic of the American Light Lager style.

pale strawcrystal clearactive carbonationfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, with subtle grain notes from the Malz providing a soft, neutral foundation. Behind this sits a distinctive briny character from the pickle juice addition—savoury and vinegary without being aggressive. Noble hop aromatics are minimal, allowing the brine to take centre stage while maintaining the beer's refreshing profile.

brine-forwardsubtle grainclean maltvinegary snap

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp, with a clean Malz character that remains unobtrusive. The pickle brine enters immediately, delivering a salty, savoury punch that cuts through the delicate body with precision. Bitterness is low and measured, serving only to frame the saline note rather than compete with it, creating a palate-sharpening effect that demands another sip.

saltysavoury brinelight-bodiedsharp palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the briny character lingering briefly on the tongue before fading. A light mineral dryness persists, reminiscent of sea spray, making this beer function effectively as a palate-cleanser.

dry finishbriny aftertastemineral edge
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
78
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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