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Cruzcampo 1904

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🌍 Spain · Pilsen Lager · One of 1 Pilsen Lagers in hopIQ

Cruzcampo 1904 is a pilsner lager that aims for the middle ground with deliberate ease. The deep golden colour signals what the palate confirms: a beer built for drinkability, its moderate bitterness aromatic rather than aggressive, with a light fruitiness that never overreaches. The double fermentation leaves a gentle grip — that small pinch of bitterness — which makes it easy to drink and hard to stop. A beer for the transition hour, when something crisp but undemanding fits best. Serve cool.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pilsen Lager.
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cruzcampo 1904

Appearance

Deep golden hue that catches light with clarity and brilliance, characteristic of a well-executed pilsner. The head forms with purpose and holds its structure, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as you drink. Carbonation presents as fine and persistent, creating a gentle effervescence throughout.

deep goldenbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

Aroma

The nose opens with restrained noble hop character—herbal and slightly floral without aggression. Beneath lies a soft malt foundation with grainy sweetness, grounding the profile. Light fruity esters emerge on closer inspection, the result of cool fermentation and control, never dominating the composition.

noble hopsgrain sweetnesslight estersrestrained

Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, the palate immediately refreshed by balanced malt and restrained bitterness. The mid-palate stays light and drinkable, with moderate fruitiness that never overextends itself. Bitterness arrives as aromatic rather than harsh, providing a gentle grip that encourages the next sip without demanding attention.

crisp maltmoderate bitternesslight fruitsmooth balance

Finish

The finish remains dry and short, leaving behind a pleasant drying sensation on the palate. A whisper of bitterness lingers, clean and uncluttered, making this beer built for the easy hour—drinkable and designed not to tire.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cruzcampo 1904

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

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

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Cruzcampo 1904

About Pilsen Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pilsen Lager?

Pilsen 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 Pilsen Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same smooth, refreshing, crisp character as Cruzcampo 1904 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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