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Casablanca Beer

Société des Brasseries du Maroc
Morocco·Euro Pale Lager
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Morocco's premium lager, launched in the mid-1990s by Société des Brasseries du Maroc (est. 1919, Castel Group) as a step up from the everyday Flag Spéciale and Stork. Brewed in Casablanca on water, barley malt, hops and yeast — sold abroad as "Casa Beer". 5% ABV, 15 IBU, pale gold, subtly bitter, clean finish.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, with gentle notes of sweet barley malt providing the primary aromatic character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Casablanca Beer

◎ Appearance

Pale gold hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine white head forms readily and holds with modest retention, leaving delicate lacing along the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldcrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, with gentle notes of sweet barley malt providing the primary aromatic character. A subtle herbal-spicy quality from noble hops emerges on closer inspection, while the overall impression remains fresh and uncluttered. No yeast character or adjunct notes intrude.

malt-forwardsubtle noble hopscleanrestrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and dry with a light malt sweetness that quickly recedes into a soft bitterness. The mid-palate remains lean and refreshing, with fine carbonation providing lift and texture. Noble hop bitterness lingers gently without aggression, maintaining balance throughout.

crisplight malt sweetnesssoft bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

A short, clean finish with residual dryness and a whisper of noble hop character fading gracefully. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, free of lingering harshness or cloying sweetness.

short finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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About Euro Pale Lager

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What is a Euro Pale 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.

Finding a similar Euro Pale Lager

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