
Mythos
Mythos Greek Lager
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Fair Price $18.74
Overview
Mythos Greek Lager is a crisp, pilsner-style beer brewed in Greece, designed to capture the fresh, Mediterranean character through local ingredients and traditional lagering techniques.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | Greek Lager |
| ABV | 5.0% |
| Mashbill | Pale barley malt with noble hops |
| Release Info | Introduced in the late 1990s by Olympic Brewery as a premium export lager |
| Age | N/A |
Good to know
Produced using pure spring water from Mount Parnassus, Mythos emphasizes balance and drinkability, positioning it as Greece's flagship beer for global markets.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Subtle citrus zest, light malt sweetness, and faint herbal notes evoking Greek thyme.
- Palate: Clean and effervescent, with bright lemon-lime flavors, biscuit malt, and a soft bitterness from Saaz hops; medium body keeps it refreshing.
- Finish: Dry and crisp, with lingering floral hop character and minimal aftertaste.
Notable details
- Production: Bottom-fermented and cold-conditioned for clarity and smoothness; filtered for brilliant golden color.
- Lineage: From Olympic Brewery (now part of Carlsberg Group), rooted in Greek brewing traditions.
- Comparison: Shares refreshment with Czech pilsners but with a distinctive Mediterranean lightness.
- Availability: Widely exported; consistent year-round release.
Serving suggestions
- Chilled neat from the bottle or in a frosted glass.
- Pairs with grilled seafood, feta salads, or light Greek meze.
"Mythos delivers a perfect balance of crispness and subtle fruitiness, ideal for sunny days." – General expert consensus on European lagers
Closing
A reliable everyday lager that embodies Greek simplicity and refreshment.
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