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Winterbier

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Malt-aromatic, full-bodied and warming, with a fine malt aroma. Copper-red in the glass, 5.5 % ABV, 25 IBU and 13.3 °P. Pilsner, melanoidin and caramel malt give it its colour. Launched in 2021 as the seasonal beer for autumn and winter, it is available from October to April and follows the Sommerhell on the shelves.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark23
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycarameltoasty
malty
caramel
toasty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is distinctly malt-forward, with warm caramel and toasted grain notes taking center stage.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Winterbier

◎ Appearance

Copper-red hue dominates the glass, revealing the influence of melanoidin and caramel malts in the grist. The beer presents excellent clarity with a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a fine foam collar throughout.

copper-redcleardense headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is distinctly malt-forward, with warm caramel and toasted grain notes taking center stage. Subtle melanoidin character adds depth, while a clean, neutral fermentation profile allows the malt complexity to shine without competing aromatics. No aggressive hop presence—the bouquet is decidedly cereal-focused and inviting.

caramel malttoasted grainclean fermentationmalt-aromatic

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on entry with a rich, smooth palate that emphasizes malt sweetness and bready undertones. Mid-palate exhibits caramel depth and gentle toasted character, while 25 IBU provide restrained bitterness that balances without dominating. The beer finishes clean and crisp, testament to its lager pedigree and controlled hop selection.

full-bodiedcaramel sweetnesssmooth maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and warming, with lingering malt sweetness and a faint toasted note on the palate. A clean, dry closure follows, leaving the drinker with a sense of gentle contentment rather than sharp edge.

warming aftertastemalt-drivenclean closure
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°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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