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San Miguel Cerveza Negra

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Full-bodied dark lager made with premium roasted malt, rich in malt and caramel flavours, with hints of coffee and chocolate as well as bitterness, topped by a thick, creamy and frothy foam. 5% ABV. Also known as San Miguel Dark Lager, it is a dark lager in the range of San Miguel Brewery Inc., the Philippine brewer whose beer goes back to Manila in 1890.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyroasted
caramel
malty
roasted
chocolate
coffee
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted malt character and caramel sweetness, followed by distinct coffee and chocolate notes.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for San Miguel Cerveza Negra

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black hue with a burgundy translucence at the rim. A thick, creamy foam head forms and persists with notable lacing that clings to the glass. The beer shows good clarity despite its dark color and medium carbonation presence.

deep mahoganycreamy foampersistent headclear for style

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt character and caramel sweetness, followed by distinct coffee and chocolate notes. A soft floral undertone from noble hops provides balance without dominating. The overall impression is warm and inviting, with no sharp alcohol burn.

roasted maltcaramel sweetnesscoffee and chocolatesubtle florals

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on the palate with immediate malt presence and caramel richness developing across the mid-palate. Chocolate and roasted grain notes build complexity, while moderate bitterness (22 IBU) arrives in the backdrop without aggression. The finish carries toasted and slightly bitter notes with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel throughout.

rich maltcaramel forwardroasted grainmoderate bitternesssmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering roasted and chocolate character fading gracefully. A subtle bitter edge persists without harshness.

dry finishroasted aftertastegentle fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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