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Tennent's Super

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Tennent's Super has been Glasgow's strong lager since the 1980s — at 9%, it's built for staying power. Pale gold, almost clean despite the strength, it drinks smooth and straightforward with just a malt sweetness to balance the alcohol warmth. No pretense, no apology. Pure drinkability at full steam.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanhoney
malty
clean
honey
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is straightforward and clean, dominated by gentle grain and subtle malt sweetness with light bready notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tennent's Super

◎ Appearance

Tennent's Super presents a pale golden hue that is bright and inviting, characteristic of its light malt bill. The beer displays excellent clarity with a white, moderately persistent head that fades to a thin collar. Carbonation is crisp and evident, with steady streams of bubbles rising through the glass.

pale goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is straightforward and clean, dominated by gentle grain and subtle malt sweetness with light bready notes. There is a mild caramel undertone that emerges as the beer warms, while the high alcohol content (9%) adds a faint warming alcohol note. Hop character is minimal, allowing the malt and grain characteristics to take center stage.

grainymaltybreadysubtle caramel

◐ Taste

The palate is smooth and full-bodied for its style, with a prominent malty sweetness and bread-like grain character that dominates the entry and mid-palate. The 20 IBU bitterness is restrained and well-integrated, providing balance without assertiveness. The alcohol warmth becomes apparent in the mid-palate, contributing to the beer's strength while maintaining overall drinkability.

maltysmoothfull-bodiedgrain-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry, with the alcohol warmth lingering pleasantly on the palate. The caramel and bread notes fade gracefully, leaving behind a satisfying, warming aftertaste that is neither harsh nor cloying.

cleandrywarming
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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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