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San Mig Light

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A light lager that pairs a well-balanced bitterness with a smooth, less filling character and a finely beaded foam lace. At 5% ABV it is a light beer in the portfolio of 14 brands from San Miguel Brewery Inc., whose brewing history in the Philippines reaches back to Manila in 1890.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanbready
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is subdued and clean, with subtle cereal and grain notes derived from the base malt character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for San Mig Light

◎ Appearance

San Mig Light presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, delicate head forms readily and maintains a consistent lace pattern against the glass walls throughout the pour. The carbonation is evident and well-integrated, supporting a refined visual presentation.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retentionfinely beaded lace

◌ Aroma

The nose is subdued and clean, with subtle cereal and grain notes derived from the base malt character. Noble hop aromas are restrained, contributing only a whisper of herbal gentleness without any aggressive or resinous qualities. The overall impression is one of simplicity and freshness, with no yeast-derived esters or adjunct character dominating.

cereal grainsubtle noble hopsclean maltrestrained aromatic profile

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, crisp entry that showcases well-balanced malt sweetness and a restrained bitter backdrop. Mid-palate remains lean and dry, with subtle bready notes providing minimal complexity. The controlled bitterness (8 IBU) sits in harmony with the delicate malt foundation, creating a smooth and highly drinkable character without heaviness.

light malt sweetnessbalanced bitternessdry crispsmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading gracefully without lingering harshness or excessive drying. A subtle cereal note persists briefly before the aftertaste dissipates into a neutral, refreshing conclusion.

short clean finishrefreshing aftertaste
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
75
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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