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Tasting Notes and Review of Tsingtao Lager Beer

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I used to drink quite a lot of Tsingtao but haven't had any for years. It was nice, therefore, to get a couple of bottles to sample from the Chinese brewer. It's good to get reacquainted with an old friend!
Pros
  • Nicely balanced
Cons
  • A bit too subtle

Description

  • Soft, well balanced lager
  • Chinese beer
  • Pilsner style

Guide Review - Tasting Notes and Review of Tsingtao Lager Beer

Tsingtao's lager poured clear and pale yellow. The thick, white head held on for a few minutes before collapsing completely. Its nose is sweet with subtle notes of pear and hay. The first taste is sweet with a light lager smack at the end and an apologetic hint of hops. The hops sit on the tongue, though, and build a bit making the second drink fairly well balanced and enjoyable. By the third drink I was thoroughly enjoying this brew. It's softer than a German pilsner but certainly has more character and flavor than most American lagers.
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