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Weihnachtstrunk

Brauerei Hacklberg
Germany·Festbier
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A Festbier for the staade Zeit, golden yellow under a white crown. Malt aromas, a pleasant fullness and a restrained hop bitterness shape it. Weihnachtstrunk is brewed at 13.4° original gravity for 5.5% ABV. Hacklberg has brewed in Passau since at least 1618. The Bräustüberl has been documented since 1912.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by soft malt character—graham and light bread notes emerge prominently, with a gentle sweetness suggesting caramel undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weihnachtstrunk

◎ Appearance

Weihnachtstrunk presents a bright golden-yellow body beneath a substantial white head with fine, persistent lacing. The beer is visibly clear, with excellent carbonation evident in steady bead formation. Head retention is firm and protective, typical of a well-crafted Festbier.

golden yellowwhite crownclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by soft malt character—graham and light bread notes emerge prominently, with a gentle sweetness suggesting caramel undertones. Noble hop aromas provide subtle herbal restraint without dominating the sensory profile. No esters or phenolics intrude; the overall impression is clean and inviting.

maltygrainy sweetnesssubtle noble hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a pleasant fullness and smooth malt structure that carries bready, cereal-forward flavors through the middle. Bitterness is restrained and integrated—22 IBU—allowing the malt foundation to remain central. The finish is dry without harshness, with a crisp, refreshing quality that encourages another sip.

full-bodiedbready maltrestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a clean, slightly bitter aftertaste that fades smoothly. A refreshing quality lingers, leaving the palate ready for conversation and food.

medium dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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