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Eisknacker is an Iced Barley Wine, a strong beer from the core range of the Viennese brewery Brew Age. It has been awarded at the European Beer Star and the Barcelona Beer Challenge and is the brewery's second barley wine next to Nussknacker.

Bitterness
Strongly bitter
SRM
amber14

AWARDS

Silver · 2016
European Beer Star
Ultra Strong Beer
Gold · 2017
European Beer Star
Ultra Strong Beer
Silver · 2017
Barcelona Beer Challenge
English Barley Wine
★Silver — European Beer Star (Ultra Strong Beer)
★Gold — European Beer Star (Ultra Strong Beer)
★Silver — Barcelona Beer Challenge (English Barley Wine)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
maltycarameldark fruit
malty
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
Complex malt-forward nose dominated by rich caramel, toffee, and subtle stone fruit notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eisknacker

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light copper hue with excellent clarity. A thick, persistent head of off-white foam forms and clings to the glass with strong adhesion. Carbonation is moderate, showing fine bubbles that rise steadily through the bright liquid.

deep amberclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Complex malt-forward nose dominated by rich caramel, toffee, and subtle stone fruit notes. Noble hops add a quiet herbal and slightly spicy character that integrates seamlessly with the malty foundation. Hints of dark bread crust and toasted grain provide depth without aggressive alcohol vapours.

caramel, toffeenoble hop spicebread cruststone fruit undertones

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with pronounced sweetness and warm malt character that builds through the mid-palate. The 50 IBU provide structured bitterness that balances the residual sugar rather than dominating it. Flavours of dark fruit, molasses, and a whisper of licorice unfold gradually, with warming alcohol in the background lending complexity.

full-bodiedsweet maltbalanced bitternessdark fruit, molasses

◑ Finish

Long, warming finish with lingering sweetness and subtle bitter herbal notes. The aftertaste is dry and slightly tannic, encouraging contemplation rather than quenching thirst.

long finishwarmingdry herbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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.

Excellent cellar candidate — can age 3–10 years, developing dried fruit, toffee and sherry notes.

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What is a Barleywine?

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