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Quilmes Clásica

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Quilmes Clásica replaced the long-running Quilmes Cristal and returned to an older recipe without preservatives. It is a clear golden lager brewed with barley malt from Tres Arroyos, maize from Argentina's northwest and Patagonian hops. The aroma is subtle, with grain, a little bread and a faint floral hop note. On the palate it is soft and balanced, with a light sweetness from the maize, mild bitterness and a clean, dry finish. For export it is sold as Quilmes Lager.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
World Beer Awards
International Lager
Gold · 2025
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2023
World Beer Awards
Gold · 2026
World Beer Awards
Argentina – International Lager
★Gold — World Beer Awards (International Lager)
★Gold — World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
floral
Aroma
The nose is delicate and understated, leading with soft grain and bready notes from the barley malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Quilmes Clásica

◎ Appearance

Quilmes Clásica presents a bright, clear golden hue that exemplifies the pale lager style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine white head that demonstrates proper carbonation and retention. The overall visual presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted lager.

goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and understated, leading with soft grain and bready notes from the barley malt. A subtle floral hop character emerges beneath, while the Patagonian hops provide a faint herbal backbone without overwhelming the senses. The overall aromatic profile is restrained but pleasant, inviting the drinker forward.

grainybreadyfloral hopssubtle

◐ Taste

On the palate, Quilmes Clásica delivers a soft, balanced experience with gentle sweetness derived from the Argentine maize. Mid-palate reveals light malty character with mild bitterness that complements rather than dominates. The beer maintains excellent drinkability through a harmonious interplay of grain sweetness and controlled hop bitterness.

softbalancedmalty-sweetsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with a crisp snap that clears the palate efficiently. Minimal aftertaste allows for easy repeatability, making this an ideal session beer.

drycleancrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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