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Aldaris Zelta

Aldaris
Latvia·Euro Pale Lager
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Latvia's bestselling beer — Zelta (Gold) is clean, refreshing and slightly malty with a dry Baltic finish. The lager of Riga's Old Town bars, Latvian Song Festivals and summer evenings on the Jūrmala beach. Latvia's everyday pint since 1865.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltymineral
clean
malty
mineral
hoppy
bready
Aroma
Clean and understated nose with soft Malz notes forming the foundation, complemented by a subtle mineral undertone and just a whisper of noble hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aldaris Zelta

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and consistent, creating a visually inviting presentation typical of a well-crafted Euro pale lager.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean and understated nose with soft Malz notes forming the foundation, complemented by a subtle mineral undertone and just a whisper of noble hop character. The overall impression is restrained and balanced, allowing the malt sweetness to emerge without assertiveness.

clean maltmineralnoble hopsdelicate

◐ Taste

The palate opens with light, crisp malt flavors and a touch of bread-like sweetness before transitioning to a dry, mineral-driven mid-palate. Bitterness remains gentle and well-integrated, never dominant, while a smooth texture carries the flavor through cleanly.

light maltdry mineralcrispsmooth

◑ Finish

A quick, dry finish with lasting mineral notes that linger pleasantly without overstaying. The aftertaste is clean and leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

drymineral faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Euro Pale Lager

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What is a Euro Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

Finding a similar Euro Pale Lager

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