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Stella Egypt

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Egypt's oldest beer, launched 1897 by Belgian brewers as the Crown Brewery in Alexandria; now Al Ahram's flagship, Heineken-owned since 2002. Malted barley with a rice adjunct, hopped lightly on Nile-basin water. 4.5% ABV, pale, softly carbonated, low bitterness — built for Cairo rooftops and Luxor riverside heat. Monde Selection Gold 2011.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
hoppy
Aroma
Clean and inviting nose dominated by soft, grainy Malz notes with subtle cereal sweetness from the rice adjunct.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stella Egypt

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A fine, white head forms quickly and holds with gentle Schaumkleiden down the glass walls. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a soft, delicate mousse characteristic of its brewing tradition.

pale goldencrystal clearfine head retentionsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean and inviting nose dominated by soft, grainy Malz notes with subtle cereal sweetness from the rice adjunct. Noble hops emerge as faint, papery whispers in the background. No yeast phenolics or fruity esters—the profile remains restrained and approachable.

grainy Malzcereal sweetnesssubtle noble hopclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Crisp, clean entry with light malt sweetness and a subtle bready character that recalls the grain bill's simplicity. The palate remains smooth and refreshing, with minimal bitterness (20 IBU) and no harsh edges. The rice adjunct provides a gentle, drying quality that enhances drinkability without obscuring the malt foundation.

clean palatelight malt sweetnesslow bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium, dry finish with lingering grain notes that fade cleanly. No astringency or aftertaste persistence—the beer concludes with a refreshing, thirst-quenching quality.

clean exitthirst-quenching
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
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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