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BUD66

Cervecería Paraguaya
Paraguay·Pale Lager
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The name explains itself: 66 recipes, 66 attempts, until the beer was right. What came out differs from most pale lagers in one respect — it's deliberately low in carbonation. Less prickle, more calm in the glass. The brewery calls it a beer for the night, and the low carbonation fits: it doesn't push.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
cleanmalty
clean
malty
Aroma
Clean, understated nose with gentle malt character dominating — soft grain sweetness without heaviness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BUD66

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue, brilliantly clear with fine retention. The hallmark low carbonation produces a delicate, thin foam layer that dissipates gently rather than aggressively — a deliberate restraint that sets this lager apart visually. The glass presents a calm, settled demeanor from pour to finish.

pale goldcrystal clearminimal carbonationsoft head

◌ Aroma

Clean, understated nose with gentle malt character dominating — soft grain sweetness without heaviness. Noble hop presence offers faint herbal and mineral notes, integrated rather than pronounced. No off-aromas; the profile remains straightforward and refreshing, inviting rather than assertive.

subtle grainnoble hopsmineral notesclean

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with balanced malty sweetness grounding the palate; the low carbonation allows the Malz character to emerge without prickle or sharp edges. Mid-palate remains light and crisp, with restrained bitterness that settles cleanly. The reduced CO₂ integration gives this lager an unusually calm mouthfeel for the style.

malt-forwardlight bodygentle bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with lingering malt dryness and minimal hop bite. The aftertaste remains clean and composed, reinforcing the beer's positioning as a contemplative pour rather than a thirst quencher.

dry finishmalt decay
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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 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.

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