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Ægte Fynsk Boghvedebryg

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First brewed as a wedding beer for the Crown Prince couple's wedding in 2004. The brewery files it under guldøl. Buckwheat is not a cereal but a pseudocereal. Crown Prince Frederik and Mary Donaldson married at Copenhagen Cathedral on 14 May 2004. Hvid Guld and Regnbuebajer are the other beers filed under guldøl.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, straightforward profile with soft malt-forward notes and a delicate grain sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ægte Fynsk Boghvedebryg

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous character. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is crisp and effervescent, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, straightforward profile with soft malt-forward notes and a delicate grain sweetness. Buckwheat contributes subtle earthiness and a light cereal character that distinguishes it from conventional pale lagers. Noble hop presence is restrained and refined, offering a whisper of herbal elegance.

soft maltcereal grainsubtle earthinessrestrained Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light body and bready malt character that develops smoothly across the palate. The buckwheat adjunct adds a faint mineral quality and delicate earthiness without heaviness. Bitterness is low and well-integrated, allowing the clean malt foundation to remain the focal point throughout.

clean maltlight bodyrestrained bitternessmineral undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with a quick fade that leaves a light malty aftertaste and a pleasant crispness on the palate. No lingering sweetness or harsh bitterness; instead, a clean exit that invites another sip.

dry finishlight aftertastecrisp departure
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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