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Kamenitza Svetlo

Kamenitza
Bulgaria·Lager
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Kamenitza traces its first sip back to Plovdiv in 1881, and this 4.4 % lager carries the name on. Malty and grainy in the aroma, it opens with malt sweetness that a fine hop bitterness balances, at medium body. It is made from water, barley malt and hops; production moved to Haskovo in 2015, and the brand has belonged to Molson Coors since 2012.

ABV
4.4%
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
maltyhoppygrassy
malty
hoppy
grassy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced grainy maltiness, underpinned by soft cereal notes and a subtle sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kamenitza Svetlo

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with crisp, delicate lacing that fades gradually. Carbonation is lively and persistent, evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale strawcrystal clearfine head retentionbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced grainy maltiness, underpinned by soft cereal notes and a subtle sweetness. Herbal and grassy hop character emerges on the second sniff, lending freshness without aggression. No yeast-driven esters or adjunct aromas—clean and straightforward.

grainy maltcereal sweetnessherbal hopgrassy notes

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, leading with gentle malt sweetness and a medium body that feels balanced and well-structured. Mid-palate reveals mild grain depth and a fine hop bitterness that arrives cleanly without harsh edges. The finish dries moderately as bitterness settles in, never overwhelming the malt foundation.

malt-forwardsweet entryrestrained bitternessclean hop

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and brief, fading into a light dry sensation with lingering grain and a whisper of herbal bitterness. Refreshing and thirst-quenching, leaving no residual sweetness or astringency.

dry finishgrassy aftertasterefreshing
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
73
Appearance
76
Finish
72
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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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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