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Super Bock Original
Super Bock, founded in 1927 near Porto, is Portugal’s best-selling beer. A classic Portuguese lager, regularly voted «world’s best beer» in its category at Monde Selection.
📊 Specs
👃 Tasting notes
🍽️ Food pairing
- Francesinha (Porto)
- Sardines
- Polvo à lagareiro
- Portuguese cuisine
🏭 The brewery
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❓ Frequently asked questions
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How should Super Bock Original be served?
🧭 Tasting and serving
Classified as an European Pale Lager, Super Bock Original is measured at 5.2% ABV, 21 IBU, 8 EBC. Super Bock Group brews it in Leça do Balio, Portugal. Its 8 EBC puts it in the pale gold range, and 21 IBU translates to restrained bitterness. In the glass, it pours gold, compact white head; the aroma leads with biscuit malt, light floral notes; the palate is malty, round, balanced, light bitterness; it closes refreshing, clean. At the table it suits Francesinha (Porto), Sardines, Polvo à lagareiro and Portuguese cuisine. It is best served at 4–6°C in a straight glass or caneca and commonly sold in 330ml.