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Cruzcampo 1904

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfruitymalty
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained noble hop character—herbal and slightly floral without aggression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Pilsner glass

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

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