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Wildcat Strong

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The stronger version of Wildcat, sold in western Canada as a value-priced high-alcohol lager. It follows the recipe idea of the standard beer, brewed with a share of corn for a light, dry flavour, but carries considerably more alcohol. The beer is pale gold with a grainy, sweetish aroma; the palate is fuller and sweeter than the regular Wildcat, the alcohol warms noticeably, and hop bitterness stays minimal.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber15
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
malty
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with grainy, sweetish malt notes characteristic of corn-adjunct brewing, followed by a faint cereal quality.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wildcat Strong

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with good clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head forms readily but settles to a thin collar with modest lacing. Carbonation is visible and steady, giving the beer an approachable, clean presentation.

pale goldbright claritythin lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with grainy, sweetish malt notes characteristic of corn-adjunct brewing, followed by a faint cereal quality. Hop aromatics are restrained, allowing the Malz character and subtle adjunct sweetness to dominate. No yeast esters or sulfur notes interfere with the straightforward profile.

grainy sweetnesscorn adjunctsubtle Malzminimal hop aroma

◐ Taste

Entry is full and sweet, with the corn adjunct lending a light, dry character that sits alongside noticeable residual sweetness. Mid-palate carries body and warmth from the elevated alcohol, which becomes quite apparent on the finish. Hop bitterness remains minimal throughout, allowing the malt sweetness and warming alcohol to form the core of the flavor experience.

sweet palatefull-bodiedwarming alcohollow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is sustained and warm, with alcohol heat lingering noticeably on the throat. Aftertaste leans toward sweetness and grain, fading into a dry, slightly warming conclusion.

warm aftertastealcohol forward
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
71
Appearance
75
Finish
70
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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About Strong Lager

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