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Flag Spéciale Algérie

Société de Fabrication de Boissons d'Algérie
Algeria·Euro Pale Lager
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Algeria's premium lager — brewed under licence with a slightly more hop-forward character than Tango. Flag Spéciale is North Africa's most widely distributed beer brand, shared across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia: the common lager language of the Maghreb.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppybready
clean
hoppy
bready
malty
Aroma
Noble hops lead the nose with a subtle grassy and herbal character, supported by a light, grainy malt foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flag Spéciale Algérie

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow, brilliantly clear and effervescent. A white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, even lacing. The carbonation is lively and persistent, typical of a well-conditioned lager.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Noble hops lead the nose with a subtle grassy and herbal character, supported by a light, grainy malt foundation. The profile is clean and refreshing, with minimal yeast presence. There is no adjunct sweetness—just the straightforward composition of grain and noble varieties.

noble hopsgrassy and herbalclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate is crisp and dry, with a light malt body providing subtle breadiness on entry. Hop bitterness builds gently through the mid-palate, at 20 IBU a measured presence that leans toward restraint rather than assertion. The finish dries cleanly without harshness.

crisp, drylight bodymeasured bitterness

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a lingering dryness. The aftertaste is clean and malt-forward, fading smoothly without any astringency or residual sweetness.

dry finishmalt-forward decay
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
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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About Euro Pale Lager

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What is a Euro Pale 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.

Finding a similar Euro Pale Lager

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