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Szalon

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Szalon is a light, golden-yellow lager that carries the fresh hop aroma as its calling card. The malt base is delicate rather than assertive, lending a soft sweetness without weight, while a balanced bitterness arrives mid-palate to anchor the profile. The result is clean and approachable—a lager built for the moment between thirst and satisfaction, best enjoyed well chilled. Its low alcohol and crisp finish make it an ideal companion for a long afternoon or casual evening.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoppyclean
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh noble hop character—grassy, herbal notes that are neither aggressive nor timid, supported by a soft, delicate malt foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Szalon

◎ Appearance

Szalon presents a bright, golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is crisp and lively, evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the clear body. The overall impression is one of refined simplicity—a beer that looks as clean and inviting as it tastes.

golden-yellowbrilliant clarityfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh noble hop character—grassy, herbal notes that are neither aggressive nor timid, supported by a soft, delicate malt foundation. There is no yeast expression or fruitiness; instead, a clean, slightly floral quality suggests careful brewing and handling. The overall aromatic profile is restrained and understated, inviting closer inspection rather than commanding attention.

fresh hop aromanoble hop charactersoft Malz notesclean, herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and lightly sweet, with a gentle Malz sweetness that avoids any cloying thickness. The mid-palate develops a balanced, measured bitterness that anchors the profile without overwhelming the delicate malt base. The finish is crisp and clean, with the bitterness lingering just long enough to frame the overall experience without persistence or harshness.

soft entrybalanced bitternesslight Malz sweetnesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short and clean, fading quickly into a dry, refreshing sensation. No residual sweetness or astringency lingers—just the memory of a well-executed, thirst-quenching lager.

dry finishquick faderefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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