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Tooheys Extra Dry Platinum

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🌍 Australia · Strong Lager · One of 21 Strong Lagers in hopIQ

Tooheys Extra Dry Platinum is the stronger reading of Extra Dry, brewed to 6.5 per cent and run through a third filtration step. After nearly a decade off the shelves it returned to New South Wales in 2023. The beer is golden and clear, with fruity, malty notes over a mellow middle palate and low bitterness. The alcohol is noticeable as a warm, faintly peppery edge ahead of the clean, dry finish.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber15
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Full body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Strong Lager.
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tooheys Extra Dry Platinum

Appearance

Golden and crystalline, this beer presents a bright, clean visual profile with excellent clarity. The carbonation is evident and well-integrated, supporting a modest white head that exhibits fine Schaumhaftung and gradual dissipation. The color sits at a warm, inviting medium gold.

golden, crystallinefine carbonationclean head retention

Aroma

The nose opens with soft fruity and malty impressions, neither aggressive nor subdued. Stone fruit notes—particularly pear—blend with a light, grainy Malz character. There is a subtle warmth suggesting the elevated alcohol presence, with no harsh solvent notes; the overall profile remains approachable and mellow.

soft fruit, peargrainy Malzsubtle alcohol warmth

Taste

Entry is clean and smooth, with fruity sweetness and malty depth establishing themselves on the mid-palate without cloyingness. Bitterness remains restrained, allowing the base malt and fruit character to dominate. A faintly peppery, warming sensation builds gradually, driven by the 6.5% ABV, giving the finish a dry, almost spicy edge.

smooth entryrestrained bitternesspeppery warmth

Finish

The finish is clean and decisively dry, with lingering fruit and a subtle peppery aftertaste. The alcohol presence reads as warmth rather than harshness, providing a crisp exit without oxidative or harsh notes.

clean, drypeppery aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tooheys Extra Dry Platinum

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Tooheys Extra Dry Platinum

About Strong Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Strong Lager?

Strong 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.

Finding a similar Strong Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, dry, fruity character as Tooheys Extra Dry Platinum will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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