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Holsten Premium

Holsten-Brauerei
Germany·Lager
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A clean German lager from Hamburg with balanced malt sweetness and subtle hop bitterness. Light body, crisp finish, and smooth drinkability make it an approachable everyday beer.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is delicate and inviting, featuring subtle grain and bread notes characteristic of quality pilsner malt.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Holsten Premium

◎ Appearance

Holsten Premium displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brightness. A fine white head forms upon pour with modest retention, while the beer demonstrates vibrant, steady carbonation typical of a well-crafted German lager.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and inviting, featuring subtle grain and bread notes characteristic of quality pilsner malt. Light floral hop character provides balance without dominating, while a clean lager yeast profile keeps the aroma fresh and unpretentious.

grainybreadsubtle hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, crisp entry showcasing gentle malt sweetness and cereal notes. Mid-palate remains clean and dry with balanced noble hop bitterness (20 IBU), followed by a smooth progression that never feels heavy or cloying.

crispmaltybalancedsmooth

◑ Finish

A refreshingly dry and clean finish with minimal aftertaste lingers briefly, leaving the palate ready for the next sip. The beer's exceptional drinkability shines through its straightforward, unfussy conclusion.

dryclean finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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 Lager

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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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