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Skol Puro Malte

Skol
Brazil·Pale Lager
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Skol Puro Malte reached shelves in January 2019 as the brand's all-malt lager, brewed only from water, barley malt and hops, without the corn used in the Pilsen. It was developed at Ambev's innovation centre in Rio de Janeiro to stay lighter than typical all-malt lagers, and the brewery rates its body below that of the Pilsen. It is clear gold with moderate carbonation and a thin head that fades quickly. The aroma shows pale malt and soft fruity notes, followed by a noticeable grainy sweetness, a slightly firmer bitterness than the Pilsen and a clean, quick finish.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
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
maltycleanfruity
malty
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with soft pale malt and grain-forward sweetness, establishing a foundation of cereal and bread crust notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Skol Puro Malte

◎ Appearance

Clear gold with a bright, translucent quality characteristic of a well-executed pale lager. The head forms moderate density but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible and steady, suggesting restrained effervescence rather than aggressive bubbling.

clear goldthin headbrightmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft pale malt and grain-forward sweetness, establishing a foundation of cereal and bread crust notes. Delicate fruity undertones emerge alongside the malt, suggesting hints of stone fruit rather than fermentation esters. A gentle hop presence adds definition without dominating, keeping the overall impression clean and understated.

pale maltgrainy sweetnesssoft fruitclean hop

◐ Taste

Entry is light and uncomplex, with malt-led sweetness providing the primary flavor axis. The palate develops a slightly firmer bitterness than typical corn-adjunct lagers, though still restrained at 11 IBU, balanced against lingering grain character. Body remains dry and lean, emphasizing the malt structure without heaviness.

malt-forwardlight bodygrainycrisp bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and quick, with bitterness fading promptly into a dry aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or alcohol warmth; instead, a refreshing drying sensation on the palate invites the next sip.

dry finishcleanrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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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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