Blonde Lager

Blonde Lager was the first beer to come out of Rahr & Sons Brewing Company. It is a medium-bodied traditional Munich Helles-style pale lager that features a rounded maltiness without being too heavy. And like every proud Texan, it has a good head, is pleasant – but not overly sweet.

Recipe Information:

Style: Munich Helles
Alcohol By Volume: 4.8%
International Bitterness Units: 22
Color: Pale Gold
Hops: Magnum, Sterling
Malts: 2 Row, Munich, CaraFoam
Tasting Notes: Light Malty Sweetness, Bready, Restrained Bitterness

Serving Suggestions:

Preferred Glass: Pilsner
Preferred Serving Temperature: 40º
Food Pairings: Experts like to pair this beer with seafood and pork. Now, the folks at Rahr & Sons aren’t the kind to argue with experts, but we think our Blonde Lager also tastes pretty darn good with a pile of hot wings after a long day in the brewhouse.
Cheese Pairings: Gouda, Swiss

Recognition:

US Open Beer Championship: Bronze Medal (2009)
Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition: Bronze Medal (2009)
United States Beer Tasting Championships: Best of the Southwest/Rockies (2005, 2006, 2009)