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Molson Black Ice

Molson
Canada·Ice Lager
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An ice-brewed beer at just over six percent: it is chilled until ice crystals form and are filtered out, which is where the clean, snappy character the brewery advertises comes from. It is pale gold, the malt aroma plain and slightly sweet, with almost no hop presence. The palate is fuller than the standard lagers of the range, the alcohol warms lightly, and the aftertaste stays mellow rather than bitter.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
cleanmaltycaramel
clean
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, dominated by a light, slightly sweet malt character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Molson Black Ice

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with bright clarity and good light transmission. The head forms readily and maintains a fine, even lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation.

pale goldclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, dominated by a light, slightly sweet malt character. Hop presence is minimal to absent, allowing the grain to take center stage. The overall aromatic profile is straightforward and uncomplicated, without any sharp or aggressive notes.

light malt sweetnessminimal hopsclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate is fuller-bodied than typical standard lagers, with a smooth malt foundation that carries notes of subtle caramel sweetness. Bitterness is restrained, allowing the sweet malt character to persist through the mid-palate. Alcohol warmth emerges gently without harshness or burn.

full-bodiedmalty sweetnesssoft alcohol warmthlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste remains mellow and sweet rather than bitter, fading gradually with lingering malt notes. The finish is clean and leaves a gentle warmth without astringency.

mellowsweet fade
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
72
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 Ice Lager

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