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Hanoi Beer

HABECO (Hanoi Beer)
Vietnam·Vietnamese Lager·Rank 5 of 10 · The Best Vietnamese Lagers
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Hanoi's hometown lager, brewed at HABECO on the site of the old Hommel Brewery — the French-colonial plant Alfred Hommel opened in 1890 and the newly independent state nationalised in 1958. Pilsner malt with local rice, hopped for a light floral bitterness and a clean grainy finish. 5% ABV — the default glass in every Old Quarter bia hơi hall.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
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
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose is subtle and understated, with clean grain notes and a whisper of bread crust dominance.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hanoi Beer

◎ Appearance

Hanoi Beer presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brilliant transparency. The carbonation is vigorous, producing a delicate white head that dissipates quickly, typical of Southeast Asian lagers designed for hot climates. The light color (SRM 3) reflects its stripped-down, minimalist brewing philosophy.

pale goldencrystal cleareffervescentminimal head

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and understated, with clean grain notes and a whisper of bread crust dominance. Minimal hop character allows the delicate malt foundation to shine through, while a touch of yeast cleanliness suggests careful fermentation. The aroma remains light and unobtrusive, inviting rather than assertive.

clean grainbread crustsubtle maltrestrained hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with gentle malt sweetness that never becomes cloying. A smooth, dry mid-palate displays delicate grain complexity with light bread characteristics, while minimal bitterness (13 IBU) keeps the profile clean and food-friendly. The finish is refreshingly dry with lingering grain notes that enhance its pairing potential.

crispgently sweetdrysmooth grain

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with malt sweetness fading quickly to leave a refreshing, thirst-quenching aftertaste. Carbonation provides a pleasant prickling sensation that encourages another sip.

cleandryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
80
Appearance
79
Finish
78
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.

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