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Pale Lager • Portfolio Legacy: 2003 – 2010

Fregatt

Beer Description

Fregatt is a straightforward European pale lager engineered for high-volume accessibility rather than artisanal complexity. It utilizes a bottom-fermentation process typical of the Austro-Hungarian brewing tradition, prioritizing a clean, crisp profile over the spice-heavy top-fermentation of specialty ales. Produced at the Sopron plant, the process focuses on efficient filtration and standard maturation to maintain its position as a "standard" or budget-friendly brand in the Hungarian regional landscape.

Fregatt

At a glance

Style
Lager
Style category
International Lager
First brewed
1985
In Heineken portfolio since
2003
Last brewed
2010
Still in portfolio
No / historical
Name History
  • Fregatt Sör

Brewing & appearance

Color
Brilliant Gold
Filtered
yes
Fermentation
Bottom Fermented
ABV range
4.1–5.0%
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Malted Barley
  • Hops
  • Yeast
Category
Regional Classic

Taste Profile

Flavor profile
  • Fresh
  • Crisp
  • Slightly Bitter
  • Grainy
Body
Light
Finish
  • Clean
  • Crisp
  • Short
  • Dry

Brewed by Tradition: The Sites