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San Miguel Pale Pilsen

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San Miguel's flagship is a pale golden lager at 5% ABV, brewed in the Philippines following a tradition the company dates back more than a century. Pale Pilsen is also made in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Hong Kong and China. It heads a portfolio of 14 brands from San Miguel Brewery Inc., whose beer traces back to Manila in 1890.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and clean, offering light bready and malty impressions with subtle grainy undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for San Miguel Pale Pilsen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright, crystalline clarity throughout. The head forms quickly with modest retention, settling to a delicate collar with light lacing. Fine carbonation creates a steady stream of bubbles that maintains the beer's lively visual presence.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine carbonationdelicate lace

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and clean, offering light bready and malty impressions with subtle grainy undertones. Noble hops provide a gentle, herbal background without asserting themselves. The overall profile is soft and inviting, characteristic of a straightforward pilsen interpretation.

light grainsubtle noble hopsbready notes

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and smooth, with a lightly malty foundation that carries bready, cereal-like flavors across the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, providing balance without harshness. The finish is clean and dry, allowing the beer's simplicity to shine through.

crisp maltlow bitternesssmooth drinkingdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and clean, fading to a dry, refreshing conclusion. No lingering sweetness or hop burn—just the gentle warmth of a well-balanced pilsen.

clean dryquick fade
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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About Pale Lager

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What is a Pale 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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