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Simba Strong

India·Strong Lager
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Simba's high-ABV variant — the first beer the brand launched commercially in Chhattisgarh in May 2016. In the Indian "strong beer" tradition: crisp pale lager base carried at 7% with adjunct-honey sweetness, malty warmth on the finish, and enough hop presence to keep the alcohol from taking the whole glass. Not a barleywine — a proper Indian strong lager.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltybreadyhoney
malty
bready
honey
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with soft malt and a subtle honey sweetness, backed by a clean, grainy character typical of the strong lager style.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Simba Strong

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright, white foam that clings persistently to the glass walls. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout the pour. The head settles to a thin collar with good adhesion to the glass.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft malt and a subtle honey sweetness, backed by a clean, grainy character typical of the strong lager style. Light hop notes provide definition without aggression, and the alcohol warmth is present but restrained. No yeast funk or off-notes; the aromatic profile remains crisp and approachable.

malty sweetnesshoney notesgrain-forwardbalanced hop presence

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and clean, with a bready, malt-driven core that carries the 7% alcohol smoothly without heat. Mid-palate develops subtle caramel sweetness and soft honey character, while moderate hop bitterness (25 IBU) prevents cloying and maintains refreshment. The beer drinks full-bodied yet never heavy, with good structural balance between sweetness and dryness.

malty backbonehoney-kissed sweetnessmoderate bitternesssmooth alcohol integration

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, drying steadily toward a clean, slightly warm aftertaste. Malty warmth lingers on the palate without stickiness, allowing the crisp character to reassert itself.

warming malt finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
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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