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Halida

Hue Brewery
Vietnam·Pale Lager·Rank 4 of 14 · The Best Vietnamese Lagers
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Halida takes its name from Hanoi, Lien Doanh (the Vietnamese word for joint venture) and Danmach, Denmark. Designed by South East Asia Breweries in 1993 to fit the taste of Northerners, this 4.5% Pale Lager is a refreshing European-quality lager with a smooth taste and a light, fresh finish. It is brewed with Tetra hops and spring barley from Europe, using Danish technology.

ABV
4.5%
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
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is delicate and inviting, leading with soft European malt undertones and a whisper of bread crust.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Halida

◎ Appearance

Halida presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, crystalline transparency. The head is modest but stable, with fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass walls. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and inviting, leading with soft European malt undertones and a whisper of bread crust. Tetra hops contribute a restrained, grassy backdrop without assertiveness. The overall impression is clean and neutral, allowing the underlying grain character to emerge without distraction.

soft maltgrainybready notesrestrained hop presence

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, smooth entry that immediately establishes the beer's approachable character. Mid-palate reveals subtle bready and malty flavors with a crisp, clean quality that keeps the profile bright. Bitterness is gentle and well-balanced at 22 IBU, supporting rather than dominating the malt foundation.

smooth drinkinglight bodyclean palatebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and refreshing with no harsh edges. A lingering sense of malt sweetness fades gracefully, leaving the palate dry and ready for the next sip.

dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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 Pale Lager

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What is a 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.

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