The Premium Malt's
Suntory

The Premium Malt'sThe Premium Malt's
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From:
Suntory
 
Japan
Style:
German Pilsner
Ranked #598
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
75
Ranked #27,541
Avg:
3.21 | pDev: 18.38%
Reviews:
42
Ratings:
135
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 25, 2023
Added:
Jan 19, 2003
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  38
The Premium Malt's is a traditional pilsner proudly made by gathering Suntory's knowledge, passion, and brewing techniques. This is a beer par excellence that gives drinkers “a floral aroma and rich, quality taste and aftertaste” thanks to carefully selected pure ingredients and exceptional brewing methods
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Ratings by donnebaby:
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Reviewed by donnebaby from North Carolina

3.45/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
This one's got some quality bubbles on it, slowly dissolving--which lent a very attractive quality to it, especially as it pegs itself all around the glass. The smell is also interesting, malty and zesty, like you're about to take something in that's got substance. Robust.

As for the taste, the big plus is the grainy and quite long hoppy trip. I think it's particularly lacking in the mouthfeel department, feeling pretty flat in the mouth. Let-down. Still, I could drink quite a few of these, but I'd probably go for the normal Malts, by Suntory, which I feel to be a superior-tasting brew.

An interesting and confusing aspect of this beer is the bottlecap, which has a strange symbol that I've never seen Suntory use. It looks something like a creature from Space Invaders, or some sort of Aztec wall art. Bizarre and unexpected. Don't know what to make of it.

They also call this "chilled beer", which one may also ponder.
Mar 03, 2004
More User Ratings:
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Rated by ivanbrew

5/5  rDev +55.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Awesome beer with lots of malt flavor and a bit of bitterness perfect
Dec 25, 2023
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Reviewed by detgfrsh from Texas

3.35/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
From a bottle. Clear golden color with white head. Smells of light grain. Light body. Tastes of light grain with a peppery hop finish. Crisp, straightforward beer. Good with food.
Nov 08, 2023
 
Rated: 1.78 by ScrantanDave from England

Sep 28, 2023
 
Rated: 2 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Sep 22, 2023
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Rated by Dubbo

4.83/5  rDev +50.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Great beer! Great clean taste. Rich. Love this beer.
Aug 17, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by rare_bird from Michigan

Jan 09, 2023
 
Rated: 3.39 by benjaminsa from Vermont

Aug 17, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by Shan-man from New Jersey

Jul 22, 2022
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Reviewed by DaveMaciolek21 from New Jersey

3.27/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
One of the most crystal-clear pure gold pours you're going to see. Nice foamy white head that sticks around. Reminiscent of one of those pre-mass brewing American pilsners. Strong grainy malt presence brings most of the flavor in a fairly straightforward, low complexity profile. Great beer for a multiple beer night, but not quite to sip and savor level.
Feb 20, 2022
 
Rated: 3.23 by Zilla from Hong Kong

Jan 11, 2021
 
Rated: 3.88 by DownyIsHungry from Minnesota

Jan 10, 2020
 
Rated: 3.48 by jwool

Jan 02, 2020
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.46/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Can on a flight to Tokyo.
Pours with a clear amber body that is topped with a tall, creamy looking white head.
European hops dominate the aroma and the reasonably bold [for style] flavor.
Feel: Medium body with high carbonation.
Nov 27, 2019
 
Rated: 3.43 by JonnoWillsteed from England

Oct 28, 2019
 
Rated: 4.1 by Moescathach from Nevada

Oct 17, 2019
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Reviewed by MrOH from Maryland

4.38/5  rDev +36.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Clear light gold, white head, a little lacking in retention and lace
Herbal, sea-air hop aroma, sweet bready malt underneath
Herbal, spicy hop flavor, bready background
Nice body and carbonation
Pretty dang tasty
Sep 16, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by redfox405 from Virginia

Aug 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.18 by Oidmoe from Austria

Jul 23, 2019
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Reviewed by NeilSilber1 from California

3.23/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Pours golden yellow with light white head. Typical Japanese / Asian lager that is easy drinking, smooth, mellow, and low alcohol and little taste. Drink extremely cold, pairs well with sushi. (My father-in-Law’s GoTo lager).
May 12, 2019
The Premium Malt's from Suntory
Beer rating: 75 out of 100 with 135 ratings