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Meister Max

Al Ahram Beverages Company
Egypt·Strong Lager
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Egypt's strongest mass-market beer from Al Ahram. Full-bodied, smooth and warming with a clean malt sweetness. Meister Max serves Egypt's value-conscious urban drinkers: high alcohol, accessible price and the Al Ahram quality standard.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
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
maltytoastyclean
malty
toasty
clean
honey
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with gentle malt sweetness and soft grain character, supported by faint honey and bread notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meister Max

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A fine white head forms readily and displays steady, even lacing along the glass as it subsides. The overall presentation is clean and inviting.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle malt sweetness and soft grain character, supported by faint honey and bread notes. Noble hop background is restrained and clean, allowing the malt foundation to lead. No aggressive alcohol heat is evident on the first nosing.

sweet malthoney grainsoft noble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is full and smooth, with pronounced malt sweetness and creamy mouthfeel. The mid-palate develops caramel and toasty undertones, balanced by mild bitterness (25 IBU) that never dominates. Alcohol warmth becomes apparent in the finish without harshness, supporting the overall body.

full malt bodycaramel sweetnesssmooth warmth

◑ Finish

Medium-long finish with lingering malt sweetness and gentle warming alcohol. Clean, bready aftertaste fades gradually without astringency.

warming finishmalt linger
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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