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Yulelaw

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Yulelaw is the festive version of Danelaw, the brown ale Anspach & Hobday brewed with Væskebalancen Bar & Bottleshop in Denmark. The base beer stays unchanged as a showcase of Chevallier, an English heritage malt, and is infused with orange peel, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Rich, sweet malt meets warming festive spice in a way that recalls gløgg, the Danish Christmas drink. It first appeared for Christmas 2025 at 5.5 %.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyclovemalty
spicy
clove
malty
orange
herbal
nutty
Aroma
The nose leads with rich Chevallier malt character—biscuity and gently toasted—providing a heritage grain foundation.
also:caramel,bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yulelaw

◎ Appearance

Yulelaw presents a warm amber-brown hue with good translucency. The head is substantial and cream-colored, with firm lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting the beer's festive presence without overwhelming it.

amber-browncream headgood lacingclear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with rich Chevallier malt character—biscuity and gently toasted—providing a heritage grain foundation. Festive spices emerge clearly: cinnamon and clove predominate, with cardamom adding herbal depth and orange peel contributing bright citrus notes. The overall effect is warming and evocative of gløgg, without sharp alcohol heat.

malt-forwardcinnamon, cloveorange peelwarming spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, sweet malt—caramel and gentle toffee notes from the Brown Ale base—followed by a measured interplay of festive spices across the mid-palate. Cinnamon and clove provide structure, while cardamom and orange peel add complexity without dominating. The mild bitterness (24 IBU) sits back, allowing spice and malt sweetness to lead; the finish balances warmth against subtle dryness.

sweet maltfestive spice blendbalancedlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is of moderate length, leaving a warming spice aftertaste with lingering clove and cinnamon notes. Residual malt sweetness and gentle dryness create a satisfying close that invites another sip.

warming aftertastespice linger
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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