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windhoek lager

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🌍 Namibia · German-Style Lager · One of 1 German-Style Lagers in hopIQ

Windhoek Lager is brewed by Namibia Breweries, headquartered in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Established in 1920, the brewery produces this flagship pale lager under the German Reinheitsgebot purity law, a legacy of Namibia's colonial history as German South West Africa. The beer pours a clear, pale golden colour with a fine white head. The aroma is gently malty with subtle floral and grassy hop notes. On the palate it is light-bodied and clean, with a mild malt sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness. The finish is crisp and refreshing with minimal aftertaste, making it well-suited to the warm Namibian climate. A straightforward, approachable lager of consistently reliable quality.

ABV
4%
IBU
12
SRM
pale golden3

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

clean
90%
crisp
90%
refreshing
85%
light
85%
malty
70%
smooth
65%
dry
60%
floral
60%
bready
60%
herbal
55%
bitter
55%
hoppy
50%

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About German-Style Lager

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of windhoek lager

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.

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