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Angkor Beer

Angkor Brewery
Cambodia·American Lager
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Angkor Beer is a 5% ABV lager from Sihanoukville, Cambodia. It is brewed with soft spring water from the mountains of Sihanoukville and with ingredients gathered from around the world. The beer shares its name with the Angkor Brewery, which Cambrew runs there as a subsidiary of the Carlsberg Group.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, with subtle cereal and grain notes derived from the malt base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Angkor Beer

◎ Appearance

Angkor presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly with fine, dense bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate patterns, demonstrating solid carbonation. Lacing persists moderately down the sides of the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, with subtle cereal and grain notes derived from the malt base. Light floral and herbal qualities emerge from noble hop varieties, while soft mineral tones from the mountain spring water provide a gentle backdrop. No yeast-derived esters or adjunct aromas are prominent.

soft graindelicate noble hopmineral waterclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and refreshingly crisp, with a lean malt sweetness that provides body without heaviness. The mid-palate remains balanced and uncomplicated, with understated grain character and restrained bitterness of 12 IBU creating gentle closure. The overall impression is one of drinkability and straightforward refreshment.

smooth grain baselight malt sweetnessgentle bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium and dry, with lingering cereal notes and mineral water character. No harshness or astringency remains.

dry aftertastelight mineral notes
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
74
Appearance
76
Finish
73
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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