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Carlsberg Export

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A slightly fuller-bodied version of the classic Carlsberg Pilsner, brewed for export markets. Smooth, clean and well-carbonated with a longer, drier finish.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is clean and straightforward, leading with subtle grainy and breadlike malt notes typical of the style.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Carlsberg Export

◎ Appearance

Carlsberg Export displays a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that demonstrates good retention. The beer is visibly well-carbonated with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and straightforward, leading with subtle grainy and breadlike malt notes typical of the style. There is minimal hop character, allowing the smooth, crisp malt foundation to take center stage with only delicate floral undertones.

grainbreadclean maltsubtle hops

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with a light, well-balanced malty body that avoids any cloying sweetness. The mid-palate maintains smoothness with gentle grain character and a low bitterness (22 IBU) that provides structure without aggression, leading into a notably drier finish.

crispsmoothlightly maltybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a longer duration that leaves a pleasant grainy aftertaste. No harsh or lingering bitterness remains, making this an exceptionally drinkable export lager.

drycleanlengthy
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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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