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Mørk Hvidtøl

Bryggeriet Refsvindinge
Denmark·Dark Lager
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A traditional top-fermented hvidtøl brewed with barley malt and hops. The brewery itself began as a hvidtøl brewery in 1885. Hvidtøl, meaning white beer, is a traditional Danish beer, usually low in alcohol, quite malty and sweet. Until the 1830s most Danish beer was top-fermented hvidtøl.

ABV
2.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyyeastytoasty
malty
yeasty
toasty
clean
roasted
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, bready malt notes underscored by subtle toasted grain character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mørk Hvidtøl

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown hue with moderate clarity, characteristic of a traditional dark lager. The head forms a modest, creamy collar that settles gradually, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation is gentle and restrained, consistent with a low-alcohol, heritage-style ale.

deep amber-brownmoderate claritycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, bready malt notes underscored by subtle toasted grain character. A light yeasty undertone adds mild complexity, while noble hop presence remains reserved and herbaceous. No aggressive alcohol vapors emerge, allowing the malty foundation to dominate.

bready malttoasted grainyeastynoble hops, understated

◐ Taste

The palate is malty and gently sweet, with a smooth entry that feels substantial despite modest ABV. Mid-palate reveals toasted and lightly roasted dimensions, balanced by 22 IBUs of clean, restrained bitterness. The finish is soft and dry, with no harsh edges or alcohol bite.

malty-sweettoasted, roastedbalanced bitternesssmooth, dry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers briefly with a faint toasty echo and clean cereal notes. Overall impression is of a refreshing, approachable beer built for extended drinking.

toasty echocleanbrief persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

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

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