Brasseries Kronenbourg Description
Kronenbourg 1664 is a lager with a noble history, characterized by its fine taste. Its golden hues and delicate bitterness come from selecting the best hops (the Strisselspalt), and the unique know-how of one of the French master brewers, for over 350 years. Strisselspalt is also named the caviar of hops by the expert master brewers around the world for its low bitterness and aromatic qualities. Its specific soil and culture technique requirements makes it rare and quite unique to the Alsace Region and Kronenbourg recipes.
HEAD: Fairly dense head with fine bubbles. Long-lasting. White creamy colour.
COLOR: Quite pale yellow. Opalescent.
AROMA: Sustained intensity. Dominance of hop and malt aromas. Citrus aroma. Liquorice and crystallized lemon.
FLAVOR: A good balance with slight bitterness.
TEXTURE: Smooth, rounded beer. Slightly sparkling with small bubbles.
AFTERTASTE: Persistent fruity aroma, with notes of citrus peel and spices.
SMELL: Medium intensity. Dominance of citrus. Peach aroma. Grainy notes.
