Jester King Nani?!

NANI?! is a lager from Jester King, filed here under easy-drinking beer. No ABV or IBU is listed for it, so treat the following as what lagers of this type usually deliver, not as measured figures. Expect a clean, pale-to-golden body with soft cracker or fresh-bread malt, a restrained hop presence that adds a little herbal or floral lift without sharp bitterness, and a dry, crisp finish. Carbonation in this style is typically lively, which keeps the beer light on the palate and makes it easy to drink more than one. Because lagers ferment cool and clean, the flavors tend to be straightforward and balanced. Look for subtle grain sweetness up front, a gentle bready middle, and a quick fade that resets the palate. If the label or the first pour shows any haze or yeast character, that is worth noting as a departure from the filtered, bright lagers most people expect, but check the can or bottle for that detail instead of assuming it. Serve it cold, around 38 to 45°F (3 to 7°C). That range keeps the carbonation crisp and the malt from turning bland, while letting the hops register as they warm slightly in the glass. Colder than that and the subtle grain and hop aromas mute. A pilsner glass or tall, narrow lager glass suits it best, because the slim shape holds the head and carries the aroma upward. A clean pint glass or a standard stein also works. Pour at an angle, then straighten the glass to build about a finger of foam. At the table, a beer this light is a good match for fried foods such as fish and chips, chicken wings or tempura, where the carbonation cuts through oil. It also pairs well with tacos, grilled sausages, pretzels, salads with citrus dressing, and mild or washed-rind cheeses. Mildly spicy dishes work too, since the low bitterness won't amplify heat the way a hoppy IPA can.