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Bintang Pilsener

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Bintang Pilsener is a crisp and refreshing pale lager brewed by Multi Bintang Indonesia, offering a light body with a clean, smooth finish. It is the flagship beer of Indonesia and is known for its bright golden color and well-balanced hoppy character.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppymineral
clean
hoppy
mineral
citrusy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, restrained profile typical of European pilseners, with subtle noble hop character providing gentle herbal and floral notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bintang Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Bintang displays a brilliant pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A white, fine-bubbled head forms readily and maintains moderate retention, indicative of proper carbonation levels. The beer exhibits the archetypal pilsener visual character.

bright goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, restrained profile typical of European pilseners, with subtle noble hop character providing gentle herbal and floral notes. Light grainy malt undertones support the composition without overwhelming the senses. The aroma is refreshingly straightforward with minimal yeast esters or adjunct character.

noble hopsgrainy maltherbalclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, crisp body and balanced maltiness that provides just enough sweetness to frame the beer's hoppy character. Mid-palate reveals a pleasant grainy quality with moderate bitterness that is well-integrated rather than aggressive. The overall impression is dry and refreshing, with hop bitterness providing structure without harshness.

crispgrainybalanced bitternessdry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with moderate length, fading smoothly without leaving any cloying residue. A subtle hoppy bitterness lingers pleasantly, reinforcing the beer's refreshing character.

cleandryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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What is a 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.

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