Brahma Chopp vs Skol Pilsen
Brahma Chopp and Skol Pilsen, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
The differences in a few lines
- Both are beers.
- Brahma Chopp is stronger: 4.8% ABV; Skol Pilsen has 4.7%.
- Brahma is owned by Ambev; Skol, by Carlsberg.
- Brahma comes from Brazil; Skol, from the United Kingdom.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: malt, cereal and herbal hops.
Which one to choose?
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Brahma Chopp Beer · Brazil | Skol Pilsen Beer · United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beer | Beer |
| Brand | Brahma | Skol |
| Brand owner | Ambev | Carlsberg (no Brasil, licença da Ambev) |
| Brand origin | Brazil | United Kingdom |
| Alcohol content | 4.8% ABV | 4.7% ABV |
| Style | American Lager | American Lager |
| Fermentation | Bottom-fermented (lager) | Bottom-fermented (lager) |
| Malts | From Ambev's own malting plant | — |
| Packaging | Cans and bottles from 269 ml to 1 liter | Cans from 269 to 550 ml; bottles from 275 ml to 1 L |
| Manufacturing | — | Brazil (Ambev, under license) |
| Ingredients | Water, malt, corn and hops. | Water, malt, corn and hops. |
| Calories per 100 ml | 45 kcal | ≈ 26 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 2 | 2.5 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 3 | 2.5 |
| Bitterness | 2 | 2 |
| Alcohol | 3 | 3 |
| Hoppiness | 2 | 2 |
| Notes — mid-palate | maltcerealherbal hops | maltcerealherbal hops |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Brahma Chopp and Skol Pilsen?
Both are beers. Brahma Chopp is stronger: 4.8% ABV; Skol Pilsen has 4.7%. Brahma is owned by Ambev; Skol, by Carlsberg. Brahma comes from Brazil; Skol, from the United Kingdom.
Which is stronger, Brahma Chopp or Skol Pilsen?
Brahma Chopp is stronger: 4.8% ABV; Skol Pilsen has 4.7%.
Are Brahma Chopp and Skol Pilsen made by the same company?
No. Brahma is owned by Ambev; Skol, by Carlsberg.
Which is sweeter, Brahma Chopp or Skol Pilsen?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (2 and 2.5, out of 10).
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