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King Ape Fassgereift

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Fruity, with a pleasant note of grapes on the nose and a woody, bitter finish that builds as it goes. This top-fermented speciality is brewed with grape pomace from Seyval Blanc grapes, then matured for twelve months in an oak barrel. 6.3% ABV, made from water, barley malt, wheat malt and hops, served at 6 °C and brewed in Schaffhausen, where Falken has been brewing since 1799.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityoakdark fruit
fruity
oak
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh grape pomace—ripe, slightly dried stone fruit rather than candied sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for King Ape Fassgereift

◎ Appearance

A pale amber to light chestnut hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, characteristic of a well-structured fruit beer matured in oak.

pale amberclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh grape pomace—ripe, slightly dried stone fruit rather than candied sweetness. Underneath lies a restrained woody undertone from twelve months in oak barrel, complemented by subtle malt structure that anchors the fruit without overwhelming it.

grape pomacestone fruitoak-agedsubtle malt backbone

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruity with dark fruit character from the Seyval Blanc base, mid-palate carries that grape-driven fruitiness alongside gentle oak tannins. Bitterness emerges gradually but decisively, building toward a woody, assertive finish that lingers pleasantly without harshness.

dark fruitoak tanninsbuilding bitternesswoody

◑ Finish

A medium-long, drying finish with woody and bitter notes that persist gently on the palate. The grape character fades while oak and subtle hop bitterness dominate the aftertaste, leaving the mouth refreshed and prepared for another sip.

woodydry finishpersistent bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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