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Cisk Strong

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Cisk Strong is a robust, deep-gold lager at 9%, brewed the traditional way from barley malt. Its full-bodied, fruity flavour and distinct sweet taste lead into a long, intense aftertaste. A winter warmer that suits hearty stews, spicy food, barbecued meats and poultry, blue cheese and cheddar, in 330 ml bottles, 500 ml cans and on draught.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitymalty
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, ripe stone fruit and a subtle honey sweetness backed by clean, grainy Malz character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cisk Strong

◎ Appearance

Deep gold colour with excellent clarity and a bright, persistent white head that forms a fine lace as you drink. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting a dense foam that clings to the glass throughout the pour.

deep goldcleardense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, ripe stone fruit and a subtle honey sweetness backed by clean, grainy Malz character. Noble hop spice emerges on the second pass, offering gentle herbal and floral notes without any sharp phenolic edges.

stone fruithoneygrainy Malznoble hop spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with pronounced sweetness balanced by gentle, rounded malt depth. Mid-palate shows candied fruit, a touch of caramel, and restrained bitterness that never dominates. The alcohol warmth is present but well-controlled, giving a clean, boozy character without harshness.

sweetfull-bodiedcandied fruitgentle bitternesswarm alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with sweet malt and fruity notes persisting into a dry, slightly warming aftertaste. Residual sweetness slowly yields to a subtle, pleasant bitterness that carries through.

long finishsweet aftertastewarming
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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