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Jelen Cool

Jelen
Serbia·Alcohol-Free Lager
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Pale alcohol-free beer with a gentle sweetness. It is made to a special recipe by the Apatinska pivara and carries 0.5% alcohol, built for situations in which alcohol consumption is kept to a minimum. Served at 3 to 5 degrees Celsius, it comes from the brewery in Apatin that began in 1756 as the Imperial Brewery, the home of Jelen.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanbready
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is subtle and inviting, with soft grainy notes from the pale malt base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jelen Cool

◎ Appearance

Jelen Cool presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head is modest but stable, with fine bubbles that form a thin collar of lacing around the glass. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, appropriate for a low-alcohol expression that prioritizes drinkability over visual drama.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and inviting, with soft grainy notes from the pale malt base. A clean, slightly sweet malt character dominates, with just enough noble hop presence to provide a whisper of herbal balance without any aggressive bitterness. The overall aromatics are restrained and approachable, with no harsh alcohol notes or fermentation byproducts.

soft grainsubtle noble hopsmalt sweetnessclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and immediately approachable, with a gentle sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without becoming cloying. The bready malt character unfolds gently, supported by light, crisp bitterness (22 IBU) that cleanses the palate without dominating. The low alcohol allows the beer's fundamental simplicity to shine, creating a refreshing and balanced drinking experience.

smooth palatebalanced sweetnesslight bitternessbready malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with the sweetness fading gracefully to leave a slightly dry, refreshing aftertaste. Noble hop bitterness lingers gently without any harsh edges or alcohol warmth.

clean exitcrisp aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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