Full Review

Tsingtao Brewing Co.
Crystal Draft Pale Lager

Category: Pale Lager

Date Tasted: 12/10/2024

Country: China

Alcohol: 4.3%

Bronze Medal

Recommended

Tsingtao Brewing Co.
Crystal Draft Pale Lager

Category: Pale Lager

Date Tasted: 12/10/2024

Country: China

Alcohol: 4.3%

Light gold color. Aromas and flavors of soufflé, toasted cheddar herb muffin, and hint of floral soap with a supple, bright, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, delightful, medium-length finish revealing notes of melon balls, spicy plantain chips, wheat toast, and coconut water. A dry-yet-fruity lager that provides instant refreshment and pleasure with every sip.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Crisp & Light Smooth & Mild
	Aroma:	soufflé, toasted cheddar herb muffin, and hint of floral soap
	Flavor:	melon balls, spicy plantain chips, wheat toast, and coconut water
	Bitterness:	Low/Medium
	Enjoy:	on its own with food
	Pairing:	Chicken Piccata, Steak Fajitas, Brie
	Bottom Line:	A dry-yet-fruity lager that provides instant refreshment and pleasure with every sip.

The Importer

Crown Imports LLC

1 South Dearborn St Suite 1700

Chicago, IL 60603

USA

1 312-873-9600

www.crownimportsllc.com

Their Portfolio

93 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. White Beer 4.7% (China)
85 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Pilsner 4.2% (China)
86 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. American Style IPA 4.4% (China)
94 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Legend Barrel Aged Lager 11.5% (China)
87 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Centennial Journey Marzen-Octoberfest 6.3% (China)
92 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Retro Chinese Fashion Pale Lager 3.5% (China)
92 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Weizenbock 7.3% (China)
92 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Belgian Dubbel Trappist 8.3% (China)
86 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Grapefruit Flavored Sour Ale 5% (China)
86 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Strong Doppelbock 7% (China)
86 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Augerta A6 Pale Lager 5% (China)
BR •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Augerta A3 Pale Lager 4.2% (China) - Bronze Medal
BR •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. YiPin Draft Pale Lager 3.6% (China) - Bronze Medal
88 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. 1903 Pale Lager 4% (China)
BR •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Crystal Draft Pale Lager 4.3% (China) - Bronze Medal
92 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Classic Pale Lager 4.7% (China)
90 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Nicasi Specialty Wheat Ale 4.3% (China)
87 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. Lemon 0.0 Non-Alcoholic 0% (China)
89 •	Tsingtao Brewing Co. 0.0 Non-Alcoholic Wheat Beer 0% (China)

Pale Lager

Serve in a Mug

About

Pale Lager

True to their name, pale lagers are pale in color and range in alcohol from 4-6%. These beers are generally light to medium-bodied with a light-to-medium hop impression and a clean, crisp malt character. Pale lagers are the standard international beer style as exemplified by products from Miller to Heineken. Noteworthy examples of this style include: Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager, Birra Moretti Lager and Damm Estrella Damm Lager.