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Quilmes Red Lager

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Quilmes Red Lager was first served only in the brand's own bars and beer park before it went on general sale in 2019. Toasted and caramel malts give it a coppery red colour. The aroma is light, with caramel and a touch of citrus from the hops. On the palate it is balanced and slightly creamy, with caramel sweetness, a medium body and a delicate bitterness that keeps it easy to drink.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelroastedmalty
caramel
roasted
malty
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose is delicate and restrained, true to the Vienna lager style.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Quilmes Red Lager

◎ Appearance

Quilmes Red Lager presents an attractive coppery-red hue derived from its toasted and caramel malt bill. The beer displays excellent clarity with a bright, translucent body. Expect a modest white head with decent retention, supported by fine carbonation that contributes to its approachable character.

coppery-redclearbrightwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and restrained, true to the Vienna lager style. Sweet caramel malt dominates the aromatic profile with subtle toasted grain undertones. A light citrus note from noble hops provides gentle complexity without overwhelming the malt-forward character.

carameltoasted maltcitruslight

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly creamy with pronounced caramel sweetness setting the tone. The mid-palate showcases balanced malt character with roasted undertones and a medium body that feels substantial yet never heavy. A delicate bitterness emerges cleanly in the finish, providing just enough counterbalance to the sweetness and maintaining excellent drinkability.

caramel-sweetcreamybalancedmalty

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering caramel notes fading gracefully into a subtle bitter edge. The crisp aftertaste leaves no cloying residue, inviting another sip.

cleancrispcaramel fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°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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