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San Miguel Pale Pilsen
San Miguel Pale Pilsen is the most consumed beer in the Philippines and one of Southeast Asia’s most exported. Brewed in Manila since 1890, it is one of the Philippines’ oldest commercial brands.
📊 Specs
👃 Tasting notes
🍽️ Food pairing
- Adobo
- Lechon
- Sinigang
- Filipino cuisine
🏭 The brewery
🍺 Similar beers
❓ Frequently asked questions
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🧭 Tasting and serving
San Miguel Pale Pilsen belongs to the Asian Pilsner family and is measured at 5.0% ABV, 16 IBU, 8 EBC. Its 8 EBC puts it in the pale gold range, and 16 IBU translates to restrained bitterness. Poured, the glass shows gold, fine white head; the nose offers light malt, slight biscuit, clean; the body comes across light and balanced, smooth, low bitter; it ends short, refreshing, tropical. It is best served at 3–5°C in a straight glass and commonly sold in 330ml. At the table it suits Adobo, Lechon, Sinigang and Filipino cuisine. San Miguel Brewery brews it in Manila, Philippines.