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Carlsberg Nordlyst

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🌍 Denmark · Dry-Hopped Lager · One of 10 Dry-Hopped Lagers in hopIQ

Carlsberg Nordlyst is a light pilsner at 2.5 percent alcohol and the first beer in the brewery's range with less alcohol than usual. It is dry-hopped with Citra and Simcoe, which give it a gentle tropical fruitiness, fresh pine notes and crisp citrus. Pale malt keeps the body rounder than the strength suggests and lays a soft, grainy sweetness underneath, while the bitterness stays discreet and the finish clean and light.

ABV
2.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Light-bodied and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean finish — the beer arrives, pleases, and makes room for another.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dry-Hopped Lager.
Hop character
piney
citrusy
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Carlsberg Nordlyst

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A fine, persistent head forms readily and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Crisp carbonation is evident throughout, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit from the Citra and Simcoe hops. Fresh pine and herbal undertones follow, accompanied by a subtle citrus edge. Beneath lies a soft, grainy maltiness that keeps the profile approachable and balanced rather than aggressively herbal.

tropical fruitfresh pinecitrus zestgrainy sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and slightly sweet from pale malt, building a rounder body than the low alcohol might suggest. Mid-palate carries the hop-driven citrus and peppery notes with restrained bitterness that never overwhelms. The malt foundation provides a gentle, honeyed sweetness that anchors the dry-hop character without creating heaviness.

soft entrycitrus-forwardrestrained bitternessround malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and pine notes fading gracefully. No harsh edges or cloying sweetness—just a crisp, refreshing farewell.

clean, drycitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Carlsberg Nordlyst

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Carlsberg Nordlyst

About Dry-Hopped Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dry-Hopped Lager?

Dry-Hopped Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Dry-Hopped Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same piney, tropical, citrusy character as Carlsberg Nordlyst will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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