Taj Mahal Black Label (65cl, 7.1%)

Taj Mahal Black Label is a 7.1% ABV European-style strong lager brewed in India by United Breweries. It is distinguished from the standard Taj Mahal lager by a richer malt profile and higher alcohol content. The brewery uses pilsner malt from its own dedicated malt house, specially engineered barley and imported Saaz hops, with a slow-brewing process that gives greater malt complexity while retaining a clean lager character. The pour shows a rich golden colour beneath a modest white head. Malty grain dominates the nose, with fresh bread and a faint tart sweetness. The palate is smooth and mildly sweet, with medium body, soft fruitiness, a mellow malt backbone and well-integrated warmth. The finish is clean and refreshing, with a subtle hop bite and gradually fading malt sweetness.