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Odense Classic

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A slightly sweet taste of caramel malt sets Odense Classic apart from a standard pilsner, and its colour is darker as well. Albani has brewed it in Odense since 1999, the year the brewery celebrated its 140th anniversary. Founded in the city centre in 1859, the brewery belongs to Royal Unibrew today.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft caramel malt sweetness, complemented by gentle toasted grain undertones and a subtle herbaceous hop backdrop.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Odense Classic

◎ Appearance

Odense Classic presents a warm amber hue with good clarity and a pale golden foam head that settles into a thin, persistent lacing. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a refined visual presence that signals its lager character. The color depth sits between a standard pilsner and deeper amber styles, reflecting the caramel malt bill.

warm amberclear, fine headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft caramel malt sweetness, complemented by gentle toasted grain undertones and a subtle herbaceous hop backdrop. There is no aggressive hop character; instead, the aromatic profile remains delicate and balanced, with a clean, slightly bready malt foundation. The overall impression is restrained and inviting, free from sharp or fermentation-derived notes.

caramel malttoasted grainclean lager character

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet, with caramel malt flavors dominating the mid-palate and providing a pleasant mouthfeel without heaviness. A subdued noble hop bitterness (20 IBU) emerges in the middle, keeping the beer balanced rather than assertive. The palate remains clean throughout, avoiding cloying character while maintaining the beer's approachable, malty identity.

caramel sweetnesssmooth malt bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering caramel notes that fade gradually into a clean, slightly grainy aftertaste. Carbonation acidity adds refreshment without astringency, leaving the mouth clean and ready for another sip.

dry finishgrainy aftertasterefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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