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Bear Beer Xtra Strong

Bear Beer
Denmark·Malt Liquor
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Bear Beer Xtra Strong is full bodied and full flavoured, one of the strongest beer types. Its high alcohol content is reached by fermentation alone, and no additional alcohol is added. It belongs to the Bear Beer range, which began in 1974 as Bjørne Bryg, a new sweet, strong beer, in Skælskør.

ABV
12.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced malty sweetness, displaying grain-forward character typical of the style.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bear Beer Xtra Strong

◎ Appearance

Bear Beer Xtra Strong presents a pale straw to light golden hue, reflecting its modest SRM of 4. The beer displays excellent clarity with bright, translucent character. A white head forms readily and maintains moderate retention, with fine carbonation evident throughout.

pale straw goldclear and brightmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced malty sweetness, displaying grain-forward character typical of the style. Clean fermentation dominates, allowing the malt profile to take center stage with notes of bread and subtle grain. Hop character remains restrained, providing only minimal aromatic contribution beneath the malty foundation.

sweet maltgrain-forwardclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate is decidedly full-bodied and sweet, with the elevated alcohol content (12% ABV) creating a warming, boozy character that develops through the mid-palate. Malty flavors form the core, supported by a restrained bitterness of 22 IBU that provides balance without assertiveness. The finish carries residual sweetness and alcohol warmth, with minimal hop bite.

full bodyalcohol warmthresidual sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is lengthy and warming, with persistent sweetness and alcohol heat lingering on the palate. A soft, clean aftertaste emerges as the beer fades, leaving malty impressions behind.

warm finishlingering sweetness
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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Food Pairing

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About Malt Liquor

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What is a Malt Liquor?

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