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Carlsberg Master Brew

Denmark·Strong Lager
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Master Brew was launched in 1996 as a strong special brew from Carlsberg, made with a portion of glucose syrup alongside barley malt to reach its strength. It pours a clear reddish gold with an ivory head and opens with a light floral nose backed by ripe pineapple, apple and strawberry. The palate is full and sweet, with nutty malt and fruit, and a well-balanced bitterness steadies the sweetness. The high alcohol is noticeable as warmth throughout.

ABV
10.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitynuttyfloral
fruity
nutty
floral
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate floral notes supported by ripe stone fruit—prominent pineapple and apple with a subtle strawberry undertone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Carlsberg Master Brew

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear reddish gold with bright transparency and excellent clarity. The ivory head sits with good density and displays stable lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

reddish goldclearivory headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral notes supported by ripe stone fruit—prominent pineapple and apple with a subtle strawberry undertone. The barley malt provides a soft, sweet foundation without any aggressive yeast or solvent character. Light grain sweetness rounds out the bouquet.

floralripe pineapple and applesubtle strawberrysoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate is full and sweet on entry, with nutty malt character and fruit notes continuing through the mid-palate. A well-calibrated bitterness emerges to steady the sweetness and prevent cloying. The high alcohol registers as gentle warmth rather than harsh burn, creating a rounded mouthfeel.

full-bodiedsweetnutty maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long with lingering sweetness and a subtle warm aftertaste. Mild drying bitterness persists gently without dominating.

moderate lengthwarm alcohol presence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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