Pirkka III is a lager, more specifically a Pale Lager produced by the Finnish beer company Olvi. Pirkka is a brand of the Finnish store chain Kesko (K-supermarket, Citymarket etc.) and therefore Pirkka III is one of the cheapest beers in Finland. No great taste experiences are expected, but in my opinion the beer is surprisingly drinkable considering the price and the bulk quality. However, the quality of the beer tends to vary a bit. Perhaps this is due to low price and the fact that it is brewed by Olvi but distributed by Kesko so the quality control might not be as strict.
Taste: Like all of the cheap 'basic beers' of Finland, Pirkka III is a bit watery, with a malt dominant taste. I've been drinking Pirkka III for a few years (since it came around) and at first it featured a more clear taste of hop than other Finnish lagers. However, recently the taste of hop has been replaced with an almost metallic bitterness at the end.
The overall impression of Pirkka III is a watery basic lager with some maltiness and some bitterness of hop (if you're lucky). In my opinion, still one of the best price-value deals in Finnish supermarkets.
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