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Truc Bach Beer

HABECO (Hanoi Beer)
Vietnam·Vietnamese Lager·Rank 4 of 10 · The Best Vietnamese Lagers
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HABECO's premium label, named after Hanoi's White Bamboo Lake. Cleaner and more refined than standard Hanoi Beer with a crisper hop finish. Vietnam's answer to a premium lager.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
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
cleanhoppybready
clean
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is clean and refined with subtle grain-forward character and light breadiness, reflecting the beer's premium positioning.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Truc Bach Beer

◎ Appearance

Truc Bach presents a pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and brightness, characteristic of a well-crafted lager. The beer displays a fine white head with moderate retention, and shows excellent carbonation with a steady stream of effervescent bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and refined with subtle grain-forward character and light breadiness, reflecting the beer's premium positioning. Delicate hop presence provides a crisp background without overwhelming the malt foundation. Overall, the aroma is understated and inviting, typical of a well-balanced lager.

clean grainsubtle bread notescrisp hopsrefined

◐ Taste

Entry is light and smooth with a crisp, refreshing character that immediately engages the palate. Mid-palate delivers subtle malty sweetness balanced by a dry, clean finish with light hop bitterness (15 IBU) providing just enough structure without harshness. The flavor profile is exceptionally drinkable and approachable.

crisplight maltdrysmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry with a lingering crispness that invites another sip. Minimal aftertaste allows the refreshing quality to persist without becoming cloying.

clean finishdrycrisp
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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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