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Named after Finnish General Johan August Sandels. Olvi's premium stronger lager — fuller and richer than the Olvi III, with a smooth malt body and a slightly hoppy, dry finish.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoppymineral
malty
hoppy
mineral
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by clean, grainy malt character with subtle bread-like notes that suggest careful mashing and quality base malts.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sandels

◎ Appearance

Sandels presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that persists respectably. The beer exhibits lively carbonation visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles, contributing to its effervescent presentation. Light catches the liquid beautifully, highlighting its clean, inviting appearance.

pale goldenclearwhite headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by clean, grainy malt character with subtle bread-like notes that suggest careful mashing and quality base malts. A light, restrained hop presence adds a touch of noble crispness without overwhelming the malt foundation. The overall impression is refreshingly straightforward and inviting.

grainybreadmalt-forwardclean

◐ Taste

Sandels delivers a smooth, medium-bodied palate with pronounced malty sweetness and grain-derived flavors that define the entry and mid-palate. The hop bitterness (22 IBU) is subtle but present, providing structure and preventing the beer from becoming cloying. A crisp, refreshing character runs through the entire tasting experience, balancing the malt richness effectively.

crispsmooth maltrefreshingmedium-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish turns pleasantly dry with a clean exit that leaves minimal aftertaste, making this beer exceptionally approachable and food-friendly. The slight hop dryness lingers briefly, providing a satisfying conclusion without lingering heaviness.

drycleancrisp finish
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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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What is a 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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