Heineken Brouwerijen B.V. – Buckler

Heineken Brouwerijen B.V. – Buckler

Pale Lager
ABV: < 0.5%
Bottle
Tasting on: 8/1/15
Glass: Pilsner

Aroma: Overtones of noble hops. Lager undertones with notes of bread and sweetness. 7.5/10

Appearance: Straw. White head with moderate retention. Excellent clarity. 7.5/10

Flavor: Touch of hops in the beginning, followed by a clean, dry and fizzy middle.  Clean lager ending with a bit of sweetness.  Slightly metallic aftertaste with hints of green olives and soy sauce.  15/20

Mouthfeel: Medium body and moderate-high carbonation. 8/10

Overall Impression: Standard pale lager, dry and clean, except for the unpleasant aftertaste, which detracts. Similar to Heineken.  38/50

Final Score: 76%