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Bia 333 (Ba Ba Ba)

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🌍 Vietnam · Vietnamese Lager · One of 5 Vietnamese Lagers in hopIQ

Ausgesprochen "Ba Ba Ba" — eine der kultigsten Biermarken Vietnams, ursprünglich 1893 gebraut. Etwas vollmundiger als Saigon Special mit einer sauberen Hopfennote. Das Bier, das über Generationen hinweg die vietnamesische Trinkkultur prägte.

ABV
5.3%
IBU
14
SRM
pale golden3

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

crisp
87%
refreshing
87%
light
75%
smooth
45%
dry
38%
malty
25%
wheat
20%

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About Vietnamese Lager

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What is a Vietnamese Lager?

Vietnamese 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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bia 333 (Ba Ba Ba)

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bia 333 (Ba Ba Ba)

Appearance

Bia 333 pours a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, crystalline quality characteristic of traditional lagers. A delicate white head forms quickly and dissipates to a thin collar, revealing fine effervescence and consistent carbonation throughout the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationwhite head

Aroma

The nose is subtly fragrant with clean, understated character. Light grain and bread notes emerge with a crisp hop presence that avoids aggressive bitterness, while soft malt undertones provide gentle sweetness without overwhelming complexity.

clean grainlight maltcrisp hopsbread notes

Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing with a light, well-balanced malt foundation that delivers subtle bread and grain character. Mid-palate remains dry and smooth with minimal hop bitterness (14 IBU), allowing the clean lager character to shine without astringency or heaviness.

crispdrygrain-forwardsmooth palate

Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, transitioning quickly to a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip. No lingering bitterness or sweetness—just the signature clarity that made this beer a cultural staple.

clean finishdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
aroma
75
taste
78
appearance
80
finish
82
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