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FryBaar

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A pronounced hop aroma gives this table beer a finely bitter edge, the light malt adds a trace of fresh bread crust, and the body is fuller than 2.6% ABV suggests. Brewed unfiltered at 7.6° Plato, straw-yellow, for the 500th anniversary of Baar's independence from Kappel Abbey in 1526, with a special malt and a somewhat stronger hop note chosen by head brewer Urs Rüegg's team.

ABV
2.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppybreadyspicy hop
hoppy
bready
spicy hop
malty
clean
citrusy
Aroma
Noble hop character dominates the nose, offering a herbal and lightly spicy edge that distinguishes this low-ABV table beer from sweeter counterparts.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for FryBaar

◎ Appearance

Straw-yellow and brilliantly clear, with fine carbonation that supports a delicate, persistent head. The unfiltered brewing at 7.6° Plato yields excellent clarity despite the absence of mechanical filtration, and the lacing clings evenly to the glass as the beer recedes.

straw-yellowbright and clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character dominates the nose, offering a herbal and lightly spicy edge that distinguishes this low-ABV table beer from sweeter counterparts. Supporting the hops is a gentle malt presence—soft bread crust and a whisper of grain—chosen by the brewing team to complement rather than overwhelm the assertive hop selection.

pronounced hop aromanoble hopsherbal and spicybread crust notes

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, finely bitter edge that persists throughout the mid-palate, delivering genuine hop bitterness at 35 IBU. A fuller body than the 2.6% ABV suggests carries notes of fresh bread and light malt sweetness, while the hop character remains spicy and clean, finishing with a refreshing citrus undertone.

finely bitterfull-bodied for the ABVcrisp entrycitrus notes

◑ Finish

The bitterness extends into a clean, dry finish with lingering hop character and a refreshing quality that invites the next sip. The aftertaste remains free of astringency, leaving only a pleasant dryness and subtle bread note.

dry finishlingering bitternessrefreshing
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°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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What is a Pale 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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