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An amber lager, bottom-fermented and deep amber-red in the glass, hopped with Magnum and Saphir. Malt leads the nose, with a light toasted note and some fruit. The taste is rich: Munich malt and caramel come through before a dry, balanced finish with a slightly fruity edge. Bitterness is low and the body medium. The name refers to Munich, the imperial city allied with Verona's Scaliger court.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleancaramelmalty
clean
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted malt and caramel sweetness, layered with subtle fruit esters from the lager fermentation.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Monaco

◎ Appearance

Deep amber-red body with excellent clarity and a stable, cream-colored head that clings to the glass wall with fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a composed visual presence that reflects the beer's balanced character.

deep amber-redclear, stable headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted malt and caramel sweetness, layered with subtle fruit esters from the lager fermentation. Magnum and Saphir hops contribute a herbal, slightly spicy undertone that sits quietly beneath the malt-forward profile, creating an inviting and restrained bouquet.

toasted maltcaramel, subtle fruitherbal hop note

◐ Taste

Munich malt enters first with a rich, biscuity sweetness; caramel develops in the mid-palate, providing body and warmth without cloying. The finish turns dry and clean, with a light fruity edge and measured bitterness from the noble hops that balances the malt without asserting dominance.

biscuity maltcaramel sweetnessdry, balanced finish

◑ Finish

Medium length, clean and refreshing, with lingering caramel notes and a subtle fruity aftertaste. The low IBU allows the residual malt character to fade gracefully without astringency.

medium lengthclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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