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Cyprus Poseidon

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Poseidon is a 5 % all-malt lager from the Photos Photiades brewery in Dali, with a thick off-white head and a light aroma of toasty malt. The flavour is full and rich, balanced and complex, the hop bitterness is firm, and the aftertaste is refreshing. The brewery is Cyprus's largest and the first outside Denmark licensed to brew Carlsberg.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
toastymaltyhoppy
toasty
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with a light but distinct toasty malt character, showing subtle grain sweetness without aggressive adjunct notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cyprus Poseidon

◎ Appearance

Poseidon presents a pale straw color with excellent clarity and a thick, off-white head that clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The carbonation is evident and well-integrated, lending a fine, creamy quality to the foam structure. The beer's light golden hue and bright clarity are characteristic of a well-executed all-malt lager.

pale strawthick off-white headexcellent clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a light but distinct toasty malt character, showing subtle grain sweetness without aggressive adjunct notes. Noble hop aromatics emerge in the background, contributing a clean, refined quality rather than assertive citrus or herbal punch. The overall aromatic profile is restrained and elegant, inviting rather than demanding.

toasty maltgrain sweetnessnoble hopsclean and refined

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and malty on entry, with a rich, complex interplay of toasted grain and subtle sweetness that develops across the mid-palate. Hop bitterness is firm and well-integrated, providing structure without overshadowing the malt foundation. The balance favors the malt character while maintaining a crisp, dry backbone that prevents any cloying sensation.

full-bodiedtoasted grainfirm bitternessmalty and complex

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is refreshing and moderately long, with the hop bitterness persisting pleasantly as the malt sweetness fades. A clean, dry conclusion leaves the palate satisfied and inviting another sip.

refreshingdry finishpersistent bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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 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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