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Tasting Notes and Review of Harbin Lager

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By Bryce Eddings, About.com

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The Bottom Line

Harbin is part of Anheuser-Busch's ever growing international portfolio. It has an elaborate packaging and impressive presentation. But this is a tasting so let's get to it. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this lager. I haven't found very many Chinese brewed beers with the character and complexity to hold my attention but this one certainly does.

Pros

  • Nice Pilsner
  • Well balanced

Cons

  • A bit sweet but still well balanced

Description

  • A very decent Pilsner
  • A little sweet but balanced
  • Elaborate packaging

Guide Review - Tasting Notes and Review of Harbin Lager

Harbin pours clear and honey colored in the glass. It has a medium white head and a very nice nose full of spicy hops and malt. The flavor tends toward sweetness but there is enough hops in it to keep that under control. It finishes with a really nice lager snap. For a Pilsner this brew has a fair amount of depth and character.
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