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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
DAB Pils if you want Old World restraint and mineral grip,
Lost Lager if you want modern smoothness and approachability.
Both sit at nearly identical ABV and IBU, but DAB leans into that classic Dortmund water character—slightly harder, more structured. Lost Lager feels engineered for ease, which isn't a knock; it's just a different philosophy. Pick based on your mood: purist or pragmatist.
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Where they separate
Body
Δ 5
Sweetness
Δ 1
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Tasting notes
DAB Pils
DAB hits you with a clean, almost austere minerality right away—that comes straight from Dortmund's water profile. There's a crisp, slightly chalky finish that lingers longer than you'd expect at 4.8%. The hop character is understated but present, a whisper of noble herb rather than a shout. It's the kind of beer that tastes better the more you drink it, revealing a subtle breadiness underneath.
Lost Lager
Lost Lager slides down with a softer touch—less mineral bite, more malt sweetness balancing those 38 IBUs. You get a pillowy mouthfeel and a finish that's clean but not austere. BrewDog's approach here feels intentionally refined, like they smoothed out the rough edges to make something that won't challenge you on the first sip. It's a very competent execution of the style.
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