hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Cisk Super Strong

Tap to rate

Cisk Super Strong is the boldest brew from Farsons at 12%, made for export. Deep golden and full-bodied, it is remarkably smooth and drinkable, with balanced sweetness and subtle vinous notes. Traditionally brewed without additives or added alcohol, this exceptionally strong lager is made to be sipped and savoured.

ABV
12%
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
malty
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with warm, honeyed Malz character underscored by subtle vinous notes that hint at the beer's considerable strength.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cisk Super Strong

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with brilliant clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The body sits full and rich in the bowl, with steady carbonation evident throughout. This is a visually substantial beer that carries weight and presence.

deep goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfull-bodied

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm, honeyed Malz character underscored by subtle vinous notes that hint at the beer's considerable strength. Noble hop aromatics emerge as secondary elements—restrained and refined rather than assertive. There is a gentle alcohol warmth present, well-integrated and not intrusive.

honeyed maltvinous complexitynoble hopswarm alcohol

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with balanced sweetness that unfolds across the mid-palate without becoming cloying. The 12% ABV manifests as a gentle, warming spice that deepens the overall impression rather than dominating. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the Malz-forward character to lead throughout, finishing with a faint herbal whisper.

malt-forwardbalanced sweetnesssmooth entryrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with residual sweetness lingering gracefully on the palate. Alcohol heat builds gradually, encouraging slow sipping and contemplation rather than quick consumption.

long finishwarming alcohollingering sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Cisk Super Strong

More from Simonds Farsons Cisk

Cisk 0.0
Cisk 0.0
Alcohol-Free Lager
0%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Cisk Lager
Cisk Lager
Lager
4.2%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Cisk Pilsner
Cisk Pilsner
German Pilsner
5.5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Cisk Strong
Cisk Strong
Strong Lager
9%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Farsons Blue Label
Farsons Blue Label
Amber Ale
4.7%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Farsons Double Red
Farsons Double Red
Strong Ale
6.8%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Farsons Green Hop IPA
Farsons Green Hop IPA
American IPA
5.7%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Farsons Lacto Milk Stout

About Strong Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Strong Lager?

Strong 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 Strong Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, smooth, smooth-drinking character as Cisk Super Strong will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →