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Strong and malt-driven, with roast and caramel aromas: Adam is a dark, top-fermented strong beer at 7.5 % ABV from 18° Plato, brewed with roasted and caramel malt and fine hops. In Dortmund it was famous and notorious from the Middle Ages until the 1960s.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyroastedcaramel
malty
roasted
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt and caramel sweetness, anchoring the aromatic profile.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Adam

◎ Appearance

Adam presents a deep mahogany to nearly black color, consistent with its roasted malt character. The beer displays good clarity with a thick, tan head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. Carbonation is moderate, supporting a dense and persistent foam structure.

deep mahoganyexcellent head retentiondense foammoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt and caramel sweetness, anchoring the aromatic profile. Behind these primary notes lie subtle dark fruit esters—plum and raisin—that emerge from the warm fermentation. Fine hops contribute a gentle herbal backdrop without dominating the malt-forward character.

roasted maltcaramel sweetnessdark fruit esterssubtle herbal notes

◐ Taste

The palate is full and rich, with roasted malt and caramel forming the core flavor from entry through mid-palate. Dark fruit notes—particularly plum and dried cherry—add complexity beneath the malt foundation. Bitterness is restrained at 30 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness and alcohol warmth to define the experience; the finish carries a slight drying sensation from the roasted character.

full-bodiedroasted malt dominancecaramel sweetnessrestrained bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering roasted malt and a subtle alcohol heat that builds gently. A faint drying quality from the roasted grains provides structure without harshness.

long finishwarming alcoholroasted dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 6–8°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Ale

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What is a Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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