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Ožujsko Pivo

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Croatia's most-sold beer since 1893, brewed at Zagrebačka Pivovara — the country's first industrial brewery, Molson Coors-owned since 2012. Barley malt, hops, yeast, water; named after ožujak (March), the traditional best-brew month. 5% ABV, golden, moderately bitter, malty-grassy with a fruity close. Croatian football team's home pint since 1998.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
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
maltyfruitygrassy
malty
fruity
grassy
herbal
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose is subtle and understated, leading with clean pale malt and gentle grainy notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ožujsko Pivo

◎ Appearance

Ožujsko presents a bright, light golden hue with excellent clarity and a pristine, crisp appearance. The beer displays a delicate white head that dissipates with moderate retention, characteristic of a well-crafted lager. Fine carbonation creates an inviting visual presentation that promises refreshment.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and understated, leading with clean pale malt and gentle grainy notes. Delicate hop character emerges in the background, providing a whisper of noble hop aromatics without overwhelming the composition. A faint breadiness rounds out the bouquet, maintaining the beer's refreshing and approachable character.

pale maltsubtle hopsgrainybread

◐ Taste

On the palate, Ožujsko delivers a light-bodied, crisp entry with pronounced pale malt sweetness balanced by gentle bitterness. The mid-palate is clean and grainy with a slight breadiness that develops pleasantly. Low IBU integration ensures smoothness while maintaining a refreshing quality throughout.

crispcleanlightly sweetgrainy

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and exceptionally clean, leaving minimal aftertaste and maximum thirst-quenching capability. A refreshing quality lingers briefly, inviting another sip.

dry finishcleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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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