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Frokostøl

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Frokostøl is the answer of Skagen Bryghus to a low-alcohol beer: a red-golden pilsner of the classic type, brewed with Czech Saaz hops. It displays a reddish colour and a full taste, with a scent of freshly cut hay and a bitter-fresh finish. The recipe comprises water, barley malt, hops and yeast.

ABV
2.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
grassynoble hopmalty
grassy
noble hop
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent Czech Saaz character—a distinctive profile of freshly cut hay and herbal earthiness typical of noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Frokostøl

◎ Appearance

Frokostøl presents a reddish-golden hue characteristic of a classic pilsner, with bright clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good retention, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. At 4 SRM, the color sits at the warmer end of the pale spectrum, suggesting gentle malt character and restrained attenuation.

reddish-goldenbright, clearfine carbonationlace retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent Czech Saaz character—a distinctive profile of freshly cut hay and herbal earthiness typical of noble hops. Beneath lies a clean, understated malt base with light bready notes, allowing the hop aromatics to remain the focal point. There is no sulfur or yeast-derived esters; the bouquet is crisp and straightforward.

noble hop spicefresh-cut hayherbal, earthyclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fully flavored despite the low alcohol, with a well-balanced malt foundation providing subtle bread and biscuit character. The mid-palate sustains the grassy, herbal notes from the Saaz hops without harshness, while a clean bittering (22 IBU) arrives with poise and precision. The beer drinks fuller-bodied than its 2.6% ABV suggests, maintaining coherence throughout.

bitter-fresh finishfull-bodied for sessiongrassy, herbalcrisp palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering hop bitterness fading into a clean, mineral-like aftertaste. The beer leaves no sticky residue or overpowering malt sweetness, instead concluding with an inviting dryness that encourages another sip.

dry, cleanrefreshinglasting hop grip
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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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