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Borsodi Világos

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A pleasant bitterness defines Borsodi Világos, the lager the Bőcs brewery has been refining since 1973 and one of its two original brands, alongside Kinizsi. Today it is brewed purely from barley malt without corn grits, with hops and water, and pours golden under a dense, fine-pored head. 4.5% ABV.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
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
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is defined by a clean, grassy hop character with subtle spice notes from noble varieties.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Borsodi Világos

◎ Appearance

Borsodi Világos presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, fine-pored head that demonstrates good retention. The carbonation is evident and lively, with visible bubbles rising steadily through the pale liquid. The foam clings to the glass in a delicate lacing pattern as the beer is consumed.

bright goldendense foamclean and clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is defined by a clean, grassy hop character with subtle spice notes from noble varieties. A soft malt sweetness emerges beneath, providing a light, grain-forward foundation without any astringency or adjunct harshness. The overall aromatic profile is restrained and inviting, with no fermentation-derived esters or phenolics apparent.

noble hop spicesoft grain maltclean and dry

◐ Taste

A crisp bitterness dominates the entry, backed by the honest character of pure barley malt without adjuncts. The mid-palate remains clean and refreshing, with the malt providing a light, dry sweetness that balances the forward hop bite. The body is lean, allowing the bitter finish to assert itself without overwhelming sweetness.

forward bitternesspure malt basedry and crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the pleasant bitterness persisting through a clean, grassy aftertaste. The mineral character of the water subtly supports the fade, leaving no cloying residue.

dry aftertastepersistent bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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