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Molson Stock Ale

Molson
Canada·Cream Ale
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One of the older names in the range, an all-malt ale that in practice drinks close to a lager. It pours gold under a thin head that fades quickly. The aroma leads with cereal and the cooked-corn note common to this class, and the hops add a faint spiciness that gives the beer most of what character it has. Carbonation is low, the body thin, and the finish crisp and short.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyspicy hop
clean
malty
spicy hop
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with cereal grain and a subtle cooked-corn note characteristic of the cream ale style.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Molson Stock Ale

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear golden yellow with excellent clarity. A thin, delicate head forms on the pour but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation is subdued, contributing to the beer's restrained visual presence.

golden, clearthin headlow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with cereal grain and a subtle cooked-corn note characteristic of the cream ale style. Soft Edelhopfen character adds a faint spiciness that provides most of the aromatic complexity. The overall profile is clean and approachable, without aggressive or pronounced elements.

cereal graincorn adjunctsubtle hop spice

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with a clean malt backbone that reads almost lager-like in its simplicity. Mid-palate shows restrained bready sweetness and a gentle hop-derived spiciness that prevents flatness. Bitterness is low and well-integrated, allowing the ale to remain smooth and refreshing on the palate.

crisp, cleanlight maltsmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is short and crisp, with minimal lingering sweetness or bitterness. A clean, refreshing aftertaste leaves the palate dry and ready for the next sip.

short, crisprefreshing
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
74
Appearance
70
Finish
72
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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