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St Mungo

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Named after the Patron Saint of Glasgow, who was also a keen brewer. A great example of a Bavarian-style Helles lager. Light Munich malt brings a slight copper colour and complex malty flavour with a slight herbaceous note and citrusy, zesty freshness. Found at over 3,000 outlets across the UK.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
maltyherbalcitrusy
malty
herbal
citrusy
clean
honey
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a soft, malty sweetness characteristic of Munich malt, showing gentle complexity rather than assertiveness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St Mungo

◎ Appearance

A pale golden lager with a subtle copper undertone, achieved through light Munich malt. The beer presents brilliant clarity with fine carbonation evident in steady streams of bubbles. A white head forms readily and clings to the glass with moderate persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the walls.

pale goldencopper tintbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a soft, malty sweetness characteristic of Munich malt, showing gentle complexity rather than assertiveness. Herbaceous notes emerge subtly in the background, accompanied by a fresh, citrusy brightness that lifts the profile. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no sharp alcohol or oxidative character.

Munich malt sweetnessherbal undertonescitrus zestclean nose

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing, with the malty foundation delivering a slightly bready, honey-like character that feels smooth and approachable. Mid-palate shows a pleasant interplay between the light noble hop bitterness and the warm, grainy maltiness. The finish is dry and clean, with restrained bitterness that doesn't dominate, allowing the delicate malt profile to persist.

malty sweetnessnoble hop bitternessbread and honey notescrisp palate

◑ Finish

The beer concludes with a refreshing, dry aftertaste that doesn't linger excessively. The finish feels light and clean, inviting another sip without leaving any sharp or astringent edges.

dry finishrefreshingclean 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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About Helles Lager

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What is a Helles Lager?

Helles Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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