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Hite Extra Cold

South Korea·Korean Lager
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Korea's heritage mainstream lager, brewed since the 1990s. Light, clean and very carbonated — designed to be served at near-freezing temperatures with Korean barbecue.

ABV
4.5%
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
cleanmineralwheat
clean
mineral
wheat
Aroma
Subtle and understated, with light grainy malt notes dominating the nose.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hite Extra Cold

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and brilliance. A delicate white head forms quickly but dissipates rapidly, typical of highly carbonated Asian lagers. The effervescence is vigorous and persistent, with fine bubbles rising throughout the glass.

pale strawcrystal clearhighly carbonatedminimal head

◌ Aroma

Subtle and understated, with light grainy malt notes dominating the nose. Minimal hop character with just a whisper of floral undertones. Clean fermentation profile with no significant yeast or adjunct aromas—designed for restraint rather than complexity.

grainylight maltcleandelicate

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with light grain sweetness followed by a remarkably clean, dry mid-palate. The low IBU (11) ensures minimal bitterness, allowing subtle bread notes and malt character to shine through. The palate remains refreshingly light throughout, with excellent balance and no harsh edges.

crisplight-bodiedgrain-forwarddry palate

◑ Finish

Short, clean finish with minimal aftertaste—exactly as intended for this style. The dryness lingers briefly before fading completely, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip or another bite of Korean barbecue.

cleandryshort finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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