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El Diablo Super Strong Brew

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El Diablo Super Strong Brew is a 12 percent strong lager from Bali Hai. Malt leads the character, and no hops are discernible. Bali Hai is an independent brewery in Bekasi, founded in 1975, that works with malt and hops imported from Europe.

ABV
12.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
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Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
malty
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by sweet malt character, with notes of grain, light caramel, and a subtle cereal sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for El Diablo Super Strong Brew

◎ Appearance

El Diablo presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate retention with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating steady streams of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by sweet malt character, with notes of grain, light caramel, and a subtle cereal sweetness. No discernible hop aroma is present. The high alcohol content adds a warming, slightly spiritous quality without being aggressive or solvent-like.

malt-forwardgrain sweetnesscaramel noteswarming alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate opens with full malt sweetness and a weighty, viscous mouthfeel that coats the tongue. Minimal bitterness emerges—the low IBU count ensures hop character remains nearly absent, allowing the malt's natural sweetness to dominate throughout. The 12% ABV creates noticeable warmth and a smooth, slightly boozy impression without harshness.

malty sweetnessfull-bodiedlow bitternesssmooth warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with residual malt sweetness persisting on the palate. A gentle alcohol warmth fades gradually, leaving behind a clean, somewhat dry aftertaste that prevents cloying buildup.

long finishmalt persistencewarming aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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