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Spendrups Guldkanlan

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World Beer Cup 2026 Silver. A smooth Swedish export lager with a clean malt character, subtle Hallertau hop bitterness and a crisp, dry finish. Classic Scandinavian lager craftsmanship.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
World Beer Cup 2026
★Silver — World Beer Cup 2026
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltynoble hop
clean
malty
noble hop
mineral
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is delicate and restrained, showcasing subtle Hallertau hop spice alongside a clean, grainy malt base.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spendrups Guldkanlan

◎ Appearance

Guldkanlan presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of classic Scandinavian export lagers. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, white head that maintains good retention. Lively carbonation is evident through consistent effervescence.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and restrained, showcasing subtle Hallertau hop spice alongside a clean, grainy malt base. Light bread-like notes emerge, typical of well-crafted Scandinavian lager yeast work. There's an overall crispness to the aroma with minimal funk or adjunct character.

subtle hopsgrainyclean maltbread notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, light malt character featuring pleasant bread and grain notes balanced by restrained Hallertau bitterness (18 IBU). The mid-palate remains crisp and refreshing without heaviness, allowing the clean lager character to shine. The finish transitions smoothly toward dry, with minimal residual sweetness.

maltysmoothcrispbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with a brisk, refreshing aftertaste that doesn't linger excessively. The lack of astringency or rough edges demonstrates refined Scandinavian brewing technique.

drycleancrisp
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
86
Finish
84
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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