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Giraf Beer 10%

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Giraf Beer 10%, sold by Albani in Odense as Giraf Black, belongs to the family of beers that began on 13 August 1962. Back then the brewery launched a beer to pay for a new giraffe at Odense Zoo, after Kalle the giraffe had died. The fundraiser worked so well that the money bought two new giraffes.

ABV
10.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Giraf Beer 10%

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head is dense and persistent, showing fine white foam that clings to the glass in distinct bands as the beer recedes. Carbonation appears lively throughout the body.

pale straw yellowbrilliant claritypersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean malt character—soft grain and a whisper of honey—supported by restrained, floral Edelpilsener hop notes. There is a faint warming alcohol presence that complements rather than dominates. The overall impression is crisp and straightforward, with no harsh or solvent-like edges.

soft grainfloral hopshoneyclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and slightly sweet, with a pronounced malt presence that carries notes of bread crust and subtle caramel. Mid-palate develops gentle spice and moderate herbal bitterness from the noble hops. The 10% alcohol is well-integrated, adding warmth without harshness; the finish transitions to a dry, slightly grainy fade.

full bodybread crustgentle spicemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-long with a warm, drying character that lingers on the palate. Noble hop bitterness and subtle malt sweetness remain in balance through the aftertaste.

warm dryingmedium-long
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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