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Sagres Original

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The beer of Lisbon — pale, crisp and straightforward with slightly more hop character than Super Bock. A fixture in every tasca, stadium and beach bar south of the Tagus.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppybready
clean
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is delicate and straightforward, with subtle grainy-malt notes complemented by a light herbaceous hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sagres Original

◎ Appearance

Sagres Original presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation visible as a steady stream of tiny bubbles rising through the glass. A crisp, clean visual presentation that immediately signals its refreshing character.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationwhite foam

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and straightforward, with subtle grainy-malt notes complemented by a light herbaceous hop character. There's a faint bread-like quality reminiscent of fresh baked goods, with minimal yeast esters or adjunct aromas. Clean and unpretentious, inviting immediate consumption.

subtle hopsgrainbreadclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a light, smooth entry and clean grain-forward character. The mid-palate reveals a gentle malty sweetness with dry, cereal notes that maintain balance without excessive bitterness. The moderate hop presence (12 IBU) provides just enough definition to prevent flatness, finishing with a dry, clean conclusion.

crispclean grainlight-bodieddry

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, dry and clean without lingering bitterness or sweetness. It leaves the palate refreshed and eager for the next sip, perfectly suited to its intended context as a social, food-friendly lager.

drycleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
78
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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