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Mack Isbjørn

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Polar Bear Lager — Mack's premium pilsner named after the Arctic's iconic animal. Slightly fuller and crisper than the Arctic Lager, with a fresher hop character and a clean, dry finish.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
mineral
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, fresh profile with subtle noble hop character lending a crisp, herbal undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mack Isbjørn

◎ Appearance

Mack Isbjørn displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine white head forms initially with moderate retention, dissipating to a delicate ring. Vibrant carbonation is evident throughout, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, fresh profile with subtle noble hop character lending a crisp, herbal undertone. Delicate malt aromatics emerge with gentle grain and breadlike notes, while a light, elegant yeast presence keeps the bouquet bright and approachable. The overall impression is one of restraint and refinement.

herbal hopsgrainbreadclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry showcasing light malt sweetness balanced by restrained bittering. Mid-palate reveals a smooth grain character with subtle bread notes and a drying effect from the low IBU noble hops. The construction is elegant and well-balanced, avoiding heaviness while maintaining complexity.

crispgrain-forwardsmoothlightly bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully. A pleasant, refreshing aftertaste of grain and bread persists, leaving the palate satisfied without any harsh or lingering sweetness.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
83
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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