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Molson XXX

Canada·Strong Lager
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XXX is the strong beer of the range, brewed to well over seven percent and sold as a super-premium. Despite the strength it is built to drink cold and clean rather than heavy: a full-flavoured lager with a sweetish malt core, a clear warmth from the alcohol and a modest bitterness of around twenty IBU. The finish is crisp, and the alcohol lingers longer than anything else in it.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose presents a straightforward malty character with subtle grain sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Molson XXX

◎ Appearance

Medium amber with a bright, translucent clarity. The head forms quickly and holds with moderate persistence, leaving light lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and active throughout.

medium amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a straightforward malty character with subtle grain sweetness. Noble hop notes are restrained and clean, offering a whisper of herbal definition without aggression. Alcohol warmth is detectable but does not overpower.

malty sweetnessnoble hopsgrain-forwardsubtle alcohol

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with a full malty backbone that carries moderate sweetness across the mid-palate. Bitterness arrives late and modest, around twenty IBU, providing structure without harsh edges. The alcohol warmth builds gradually and underpins the entire profile.

malty coresweet impressionrestrained bitternesswarm

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with alcohol lingering noticeably longer than other flavour components. Clean disappearance without residual sweetness or sharp bitterness.

alcohol persistencecrisp exitclean
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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