Arany Fácán
Heineken Hungária Sörgyárak / Sopron Brewery

I expected something much worse from this, something utterly foul and over-carbonated. Instead, it was kind of okay (kind of) with nothing too much annoying to it. The aroma was perhaps the worst and the strong carbonation could have been milder, perhaps it was due to having been chilled ice cold that it was an easy chug. Had way worse than this.

Poured from 500mL can into a tall kitchen glass. Best by 7/31/23.

Appearance: medium golden hue with a totally clear body and a nice effervescence. Head is a thin layer of white foam that doesn't stick around too long.

Smell: sweet and quite corny. Thanks to what must be European labeling laws, I already know this beer has corn in it -- but really the smell is enough. It's not offensive, per se, but it's just not that great.

Taste: corny and a little sweet, like the aroma, with a mild noble hoppiness toward the end. It might be even cornier than the aroma. That said, although it's not great, it doesn't taste too artificial or plastic-y, which some adjunct lagers can do.

Mouthfeel: medium-light body with honestly a relatively decent carbonation and creaminess.

Overall: I mean, it's actually not the worst thing to drink. Not great, but it'll do in a pinch.

 

 

 

Got it in Hungary.

A - Darker golden color,some bubbles with white foam,lasting couple of seconds.

S - Pleasant aroma of fruits,sweet malt,adjuncts.

T/M - Sticky in the mouth,watery unpleasant taste and aftertaste. Adjuncts,cheap grains.

O - Nothing to good in this beer.