hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Red Horse Beer

San Miguel Brewery
Philippines·Strong Lager
Tap to rate

Deeply hued, full-bodied strong lager with a smooth bitterness and a warming aftertaste. In the Philippines it runs at 6.9% ABV, for international markets it is 8%. The line also includes Red Horse Super, an extra strong version at 10%, from San Miguel Brewery Inc., whose beer traces back to Manila in 1890.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
malty
malty
Aroma
The nose presents straightforward malt character with subtle grainy sweetness and a faint note of warming alcohol.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Horse Beer

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with minimal clarity, characteristic of its full-bodied nature. The head forms modestly and recedes gradually, leaving sparse lacing on the glass. Carbonation is evident but restrained, befitting a strong lager of this character.

deep amberlow claritymodest head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose presents straightforward malt character with subtle grainy sweetness and a faint note of warming alcohol. Hop presence is minimal and blends into the background, allowing the malt foundation to dominate. Clean fermentation notes suggest efficient yeast work with no off-aromas.

grainy maltsubtle sweetnessclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is full and slightly sweet, transitioning to a broad malt core that carries moderate bitterness in the mid-palate. The 6.9% ABV manifests as gentle warming rather than harsh heat, while smooth integration of flavors prevents any sharp edges. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, allowing malt character to persist throughout.

full malt bodysmooth bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish extends with lingering malt sweetness and a faint bitter edge that slowly fades. Warming sensation builds gradually and persists as a distinctive aftertaste.

lingering maltwarming aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
78
Appearance
72
Finish
76
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Red Horse Beer

More from San Miguel Brewery

San Mig Light
San Miguel Cerveza Blanca
San Miguel Cerveza Blanca
American Wheat Ale
5.4%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
San Miguel Cerveza Negra
San Miguel Cerveza Negra
Dark Lager
5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
San Miguel Pale Pilsen
San Miguel Pale Pilsen
Pale Lager
5%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
San Miguel Premium All-Malt Beer

About Strong Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Strong Lager?

Strong Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Strong Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, smooth, bitter character as Red Horse Beer will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →