Spaten is a classic pale lager from Munich, Germany. Sold in 500mL cans, Spaten's label features a shovel blade for some reason.* It weighs in at 5.2% alcohol. It is an extremely clear, moderately carbonated brew. It is a wispy, yellow gold colour and pours with a substantial foamy white head that lingers as in a weird sort of pangea shape. There is very little lace.
There is a harvest smell of wheat, grains and sweet corn. The flavour is wheaty with a slight citrus twist. The mouthfeel is a bit on the thin side. The aftertaste is unexpectedly bitter and pleasantly sour for a mass-produced pale lager.
Spaten is, as you would expect from a Western German pale lager, thin and refreshing. The flavour is not earth-shattering, but there is an unexpected kick at the back end. All told, not a bad little brew.
*An astute reader has pointed out that "spaten" is German for "spade". I probably should have put that together...
Rating: 7.0 out of 10.
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