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Bofferding Christmas

Brasserie Nationale
Luxembourg·Winter Warmer
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Bofferding's seasonal winter beer — slightly amber, fuller-bodied and warming with caramel malt and a clean spiced finish. Christmas is Luxembourg's most anticipated seasonal beer: sold from November in every supermarket in the duchy.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber16
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
caramelmaltyclean
caramel
malty
clean
spicy
toasty
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with caramel malt sweetness and a subtle toasted grain character.
also:clove
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bofferding Christmas

◎ Appearance

A light amber pour with gentle golden-brown tones and bright clarity. The head settles to a thin, persistent collar with moderate lacing that clings to the glass wall. Carbonation is evident in steady, fine bubbles that rise through the clear body.

light amberbright claritypersistent head lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with caramel malt sweetness and a subtle toasted grain character. Warm spice notes—clove and a whisper of holiday spicing—emerge on the second pass, underpinned by a soft honey undertone. The overall impression is clean and inviting, without sharp alcohol vapors.

caramel maltclove spicehoney sweetnesstoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate is full and rounded, with prominent caramel and malty sweetness balanced by a restrained 35 IBU bitterness that arrives in the mid-palate. Clove and subtle spice flavors unfold smoothly, creating a warming sensation without harshness. The finish leans toward dry, with lingering malt complexity.

caramel sweetnessfull malt bodyrestrained bitternesswarming spice

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long and clean, with spice and malt notes receding gracefully. A faint crisp dryness lingers on the palate, encouraging another sip.

clean aftertastemalt fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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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