This Chilean American Lager presents a classic, approachable profile designed for ultimate drinkability. It pours a brilliant, pale straw color with a lively effervescence that highlights its refreshing character. The aroma is subtle, offering faint grainy notes and a whisper of corn-like sweetness typical of its adjunct-based recipe. On the palate, it delivers a clean and neutral flavor, balanced by a very low floral hop presence and a crisp, dry finish. With its light body and high carbonation, Cristal serves as a quintessential thirst-quencher, representing a long-standing tradition of accessible, well-attenuated lagers.
Appearance.Very pale straw (2-3 SRM) and brilliant clarity. Features a white, frothy head with low persistence and minimal lacing.
Aroma.Low intensity aroma characterized by a neutral malt profile. Subtle notes of sweet grain and a faint corn-like presence are detectable, alongside a very low, fleeting floral hop scent. Fermentation is clean with no significant esters.
Taste.Initial impression is crisp and neutral. A mild grainy sweetness from the adjuncts is present but tempered by a low hop bitterness. The finish is short, clean, and dry, with no lingering bitterness or harshness. Highly balanced with a clean fermentation character.
Mouthfeel.Light body with very high carbonation, producing a noticeable carbonic bite on the tongue. Smooth and refreshing with no perceived alcohol warmth.
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