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Bedstefars Øl

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A very dark stout with bold hop character. Its counterpart on the range page is Bedstemors Stout, the grandmother's stout. The brewery was founded in 1885 and passed to John and Ellen Rasmussen as the fourth generation in 2001. Events are announced on the brewery's Facebook page.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyroasteddark fruit
hoppy
roasted
dark fruit
chocolate
coffee
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive noble hop character, accompanied by roasted grain and cocoa notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bedstefars Øl

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with minimal clarity, characteristic of the style. The head forms densely and retreats gradually, leaving persistent lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

black-browndense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive noble hop character, accompanied by roasted grain and cocoa notes. Dark fruit esters emerge beneath, with subtle coffee undertones that suggest a careful balance between bittering and aromatic hop additions.

hoppy, herbalroasted graincocoa, dark fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with roasted malt providing body and structure. The mid-palate develops chocolate and coffee notes alongside a pronounced but refined bitterness from the hops. Dark fruit character threads throughout, maintaining complexity without harshness.

smooth, creamyroasted malt, chocolatebold hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering coffee and hop bitterness. The aftertaste remains clean, allowing the roasted grain character to fade gradually.

dry finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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What is a Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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