Aurum 100% Malta is a polished German Pils that emphasizes the purity of its Pilsner malt base through a clean and focused sensory lens. It pours a brilliant, deep yellow with a resilient, creamy white head. The aroma is dominated by a moderately high intensity of spicy and herbal hops, layered over a delicate foundation of doughy, cracker-like malt and a touch of honey. On the palate, a brief initial malt sweetness is quickly superseded by a firm hop bitterness and floral flavors. This transition leads into a crisp, dry finish with a subtle flinty minerality that enhances its refreshing qualities.
Appearance.Deep yellow (4 SRM), brilliant clarity with a dense, creamy, long-lasting white head and excellent lacing.
Aroma.Moderately high spicy and herbal hop character; low to medium-low grainy and doughy malt sweetness with a hint of toasted crackers; very clean fermentation profile without esters or diacetyl.
Taste.Initial bready Pilsner malt flavor quickly balanced by medium-high hop bitterness; floral and herbal hop flavors are prominent; finish is dry and crisp with a lingering, clean bitterness and a faint minerally character.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body with high carbonation that provides a crisp, prickly sensation; smooth and refreshing without any harshness or astringency.