The Premium Malt's
The Premium Malt's has been Suntory's premium beer since 2003 and was developed as the brewery's own reading of a classic pilsner. It is brewed without adjuncts, partly from diamond malt grown and malted in the Czech Republic and neighbouring countries, with a double decoction mash and European aroma hops added in stages. A floral, gently spicy hop nose leads into a rounded, bready body, a crisp and tightening bitterness and a long, clean finish. The December 2025 revision aimed for more depth and a longer aftertaste.
AWARDS
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for The Premium Malt's
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.
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.
More from Suntory
About Pale Lager
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Pale Lager
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, clean, crisp character as The Premium Malt's will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
Other Pale Lagers in hopIQ
