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Frederik Local

Turkey·Light Lager
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Frederik Local is a light lager with a grainy character, notes of green apple and a touch of citrus. At 3.5% ABV it follows the German Leichtbier style and belongs to Frederik, the own range of Türk Tuborg. The Izmir brewery started production in 1969 and runs its own malting and bottling.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusymaltyclean
citrusy
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, grainy malz character and subtle green apple notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Frederik Local

◎ Appearance

Frederik Local presents a pale straw yellow color with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A thin, delicate head forms and recedes quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The beer's lightness is evident in its visual presentation—crisp and inviting.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine carbonationfleeting head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, grainy malz character and subtle green apple notes. Soft citrus undertones emerge on closer inspection, reminiscent of lemon zest, while a faint breading quality rounds out the profile. The overall impression is dry and straightforward, with no rough edges or oxidative notes.

grainy malzgreen applesoft citrusclean, dry

◐ Taste

The palate entry is light and crisp, delivering restrained malz sweetness with a delicate bready backbone. Mid-palate shows the citrus character more distinctly, balancing the subtle malt foundation without becoming prominent. Bitterness remains minimal (8 IBU), allowing the clean, refreshing character to dominate from start to finish.

light, crisp entrycitrus balancesubtle malz sweetnesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with the citrus and grain fading cleanly into a refreshing, slightly mineral aftertaste. No residual sweetness or harsh bitterness lingers.

clean, dry finishrefreshing fade
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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