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Saigon Export

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The everyday Saigon lager — light, highly carbonated and designed for the tropical climate. The taste of HCMC's streets: cold, simple and perfectly suited to Vietnamese food.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltymineral
clean
malty
mineral
tropical
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose is subtle and restrained, with prominent grain and bread notes that define the malt character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Saigon Export

◎ Appearance

Saigon Export presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brilliant transparency. The beer features a delicate white head that dissipates quickly, revealing vigorous carbonation evidenced by persistent bubble streams rising through the glass. The high carbonation is characteristic of the style and designed for refreshment in tropical climates.

pale goldencrystal clearhighly carbonatedwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and restrained, with prominent grain and bread notes that define the malt character. Light adjunct sweetness dominates with minimal hop aromatics, reflecting the beer's utilitarian brewing philosophy. Clean fermentation character suggests a straightforward yeast profile with no off-flavors.

grainybreadlight adjunctclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a light malty sweetness and cereal grain character on the entry. Mid-palate remains smooth and clean with subtle bread notes and very low bitterness (11 IBUs) that never interferes with drinkability. The finish is dry and clean, showcasing the beer's design as a food-friendly, thirst-quenching lager.

crisplight maltgrain-forwarddry

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean with minimal aftertaste, allowing the next sip or bite of food to take center stage. Carbonation lingers pleasantly on the palate, enhancing the refreshing sensation ideal for pairing with Vietnamese cuisine.

dryclean finishrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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Food Pairing

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