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Den Hvide Enke

Denmark·American Wheat Ale
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Brewed for the brewery's 130th anniversary, a wheat beer with elderflower cordial. Den Sorte Enke is its dark counterpart. Wheat beer is brewed with a large proportion of wheat relative to malted barley. Elderflower cordial is a soft drink made from the flowers of the European elder.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatfloralherbal
wheat
floral
herbal
clean
fruity
Aroma
Fresh wheat grain dominates the nose, complemented by delicate elderflower notes that evoke honeyed florals and soft herbal complexity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Den Hvide Enke

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A dense white head forms and clings to the glass walls with fine, persistent lacing throughout the drinking experience.

pale strawbright clarityfine lacingdense head

◌ Aroma

Fresh wheat grain dominates the nose, complemented by delicate elderflower notes that evoke honeyed florals and soft herbal complexity. A subtle citrus undertone and clean fermentation character round out the bouquet, with no aggressive hop presence.

wheat grainelderflower cordialherbal complexityclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft wheat sweetness and light malt character, followed by the gentle floral and herbal notes of elderflower that integrate seamlessly into the body. Minimal bitterness (18 IBU) allows the smooth, grain-forward character to shine, while crisp acidity maintains balance and drinkability.

wheat-forwardelderflower sweetnesssmooth maltlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with residual floral notes fading gradually into a dry, grain-based aftertaste. A pleasant lightness carries through to the end, inviting another sip.

dry finishfloral echorefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°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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