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Kingfisher Strong

United Breweries Group
India·Strong Lager
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India's most drunk beer by volume — the strong lager that accounts for the majority of Indian beer consumption. Full-bodied, smooth and warming with clean malt sweetness. Kingfisher Strong is the blue-collar India beer: high value, high alcohol and deeply embedded in everyday Indian drinking culture.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanhoney
malty
clean
honey
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with soft malt sweetness and honeyed grain notes, underpinned by a gentle yeast character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kingfisher Strong

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and moderate carbonation visible throughout. The head forms quickly but settles to a thin, persistent collar with moderate lacing. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual presence typical of the style.

pale goldclearmoderate carbonationthin persistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft malt sweetness and honeyed grain notes, underpinned by a gentle yeast character. Subtle bready undertones emerge alongside hints of mild adjunct sweetness. Noble hop character remains restrained, allowing the malt foundation to dominate.

malt sweetnesshoneybready grainsubtle yeast

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and smooth on entry, with pronounced malt sweetness and clean grain flavors balanced by modest hop bitterness. The mid-palate develops warm alcoholic notes that integrate well without harshness. Low bitterness and crisp character provide gentle definition without astringency.

full-bodiedsmooth maltwarm alcohollow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is warming and slightly sweet, with the alcohol footprint present but well-integrated. Aftertaste lingers with residual malt sweetness and a touch of honey.

warmingsweet finishmalt persistence
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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