Welcome to Brew King Philippines, a freestyle beer competition for Filipino commercial brewers!
We asked the brewers to brew something Fresh, Floral & Fruity – showcasing their creativity and SafLager S-189 lager yeast (expect clean and crisp characters from the fermentation) from our competition partners Fermentis and Palisade Cryo-Hops (expect apricot, grassy and clean floral flavours/aromas) from Yakima Chief Hops. How have they done?
Here’s today’s taplist:
1. Czech Pale Lager, ABV: 4.0%
Offering a smooth and easy drinking experience, with earthy and floral notes. The malt sweetness is perfectly balanced by a mild refreshing bitterness. A very sessionable beer.
2. Lager, ABV: 5.0%
This lager showcases a delicate balance of floral aromas and zesty citrus, making each sip a delightful journey. Palisade hops lend a gentle bouquet of fresh blossoms and light spice, while Amarillo hops add a burst of grapefruit and orange zest, creating a bright and invigorating finish. The crisp, clean malt backbone complements the hop character, resulting in a perfectly balanced beer that’s both refreshing and aromatic.
3. Pils Lager, ABV: 5.5%
Pils Lager infused with Hibiscus flower. Color: Light Pinkish Red – Clear // Aroma: light floral from palisade hops, you got a bready aroma from yeast – a typical lager profile // Mouthfeel: light and bright to your palate Flavor: light tartness from hibiscus, and easy drinking beer
4. Saison Lager, ABV: 5.5%
Golden colour with a bit of haze. Nuances of a Saison with the crispness of a lager. Mild to moderate bitterness with hints of clove, pepper and honey. Fruit notes of apricot, jackfruit, lychee, lansones.”
5. International Pale Lager, ABV: 4.9%
Dry hopped with citrus forward varietals, this light bodied IPL goes down quickly with a refreshing, crisp finish.
6. Cold IPA, ABV: 6.0%
Notes of citrus, lime, and bread. Dry hopped with jasmine tea to help accentuate Palisade’s floral notes.
7. Lager, Munich Helles, ABV: 5.4%
Pale hoppy and malty European style lager.
8. India Pale Lager, ABV: 5.5%
Palisade IPL features a sweet fruity aroma with notes of pleasing pine and a medium level of bitterness. The beer finishes crisp and clean due to the lager yeast used for fermentation.
9. India Pale Lager, ABV: 5.6%
A hoppy sessional light and crisp india pale lager with a lot of fruity flavor and aroma
10. Pale Lager, ABV: 6.0%
The first sip reveals a multifaceted flavor profile. Upfront, there’s a burst of apricot that adds a juicy sweetness, balanced by grassy notes that bring a subtle bitterness. As it develops on the palate, clean floral characteristics come through, reminiscent of a wildflower meadow. Hints of grapefruit and stone fruit interweave, providing a delightful citrus and fruit balance. Underlying woody and pine flavors provide an earthy base, while the resinous quality lingers, contributing to a long, satisfying finish.
Mouthfeel: This beer has a smooth, medium-bodied mouthfeel with a creamy texture that coats the palate. Its moderate carbonation lifts the flavors, making the resinous and piney notes more pronounced. The finish is slightly dry with a lingering bitterness, balanced by the sweetness of the malty base.
11. Cold IPA, ABV: 5.4%
Made with water sourced from an ancient hidden pure spring water source located somewhere in North Luzon, barley grains hand-picked by maidens of a centuries-old German cult, flaked rice from Ghengis Khan’s own personal stash, hops grown in dirt that was sowed by Charlie Palpazian and his majestic steed himself and yeast grown in space and dosed with cosmic rays.
This Cold IPA will give you slight sweet tropical notes on the nose, before a crisp easy to drink beer with subtle citrus and floral flavours.
12. Cold IPA, ABV: 6.3%
A bright, golden-colored beer with intense flavors of tropical fruit and citrus from Palisade cryo hops. Notes of pineapple, mango, and orange are balanced out with a slight sweetness from the malts. A crisp bitterness and smooth mouthfeel make this beer easy to drink and enjoyable. Perfect for any time you want a refreshing and flavorful IPA. IBU 65
13. West Coast Pils, ABV: 5.7%
A Pils beer that’s hopped like a Pale Ale. Dry biscuit malt profile with notes of stone fruit, tropical fruit, citrus fruit and light herbal note. A highly drinkable “Cali-style” Pils with complex fruit notes.
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15. India Pale Lager, ABV: 6.4%
Floral with notes of apricot & a zesty kick of citrusy and tropical fruit. Medium bodied with a smooth finish.
16. India Pale Lager, ABV: 7.0%
An India Pale Lager that has prominent floral notes with hints of citrus for a sessionable drinking experience.
17. Irish Red Lager, ABV: 5.4%
Subtle caramel sweetness, mild roasted notes, and a touch of hop bitterness. 93% Palisade, 7% Simcoe
18. Baltic Porter, ABV: 8.0%
A deep ruby brown Baltic Porter with woodsy earthiness, and toffee aromas. The flavors features molasses, nuts, and light chocolate with a clean finish despite the high ABV.
The TOP 5 beers, as selected by the brewers, will be open for a public vote to select this year’s Brew King Philippines!!
