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Faxe Premium

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Denmark's classic big-can lager. Pale golden with a clean, straightforward malt character and mild bitterness. Famous for its distinctive tall can, a staple of Danish festivals and outdoor events.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
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
The nose is delicate and restrained, presenting a clean malt foundation with subtle grainy notes and light bread-like character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faxe Premium

◎ Appearance

Faxe Premium pours a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a crystalline quality typical of well-crafted lagers. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation creating an active, effervescent presentation that maintains good retention throughout the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and restrained, presenting a clean malt foundation with subtle grainy notes and light bread-like character. Minimal hop aroma allows the soft, refined malt profile to take center stage, while a hint of noble hop spice provides gentle balance without assertiveness.

clean maltsubtle grainbread notesdelicate hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a light, smooth body that delivers straightforward malty character without complexity. A mild bitterness emerges in the mid-palate, perfectly balanced against the clean grain sweetness, creating an easy-drinking profile that emphasizes drinkability over flavor intensity.

crispclean maltlight bodymild bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the carbonation providing a refreshing snap that clears the palate efficiently. No lingering aftertaste; instead, a gentle breadiness fades quickly, leaving you ready for the next sip.

drycleanrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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 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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