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NightingAle

Bryggeriet S.C. Fuglsang
Denmark·Brown Ale
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Malt sweetness defines this ale, and one drinker calls it sweet and malty. English aroma hops are used in the brew. The name is a pun: the nightingale, a singing bird, with ALE spelled out in capitals. The labels show a brown bird, and collectors list it as introduced in 2005, with a brown-green-yellow label from 2007 where the barley shines like the sun.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyfloraltoasty
malty
floral
toasty
nutty
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with warm, honeyed malt sweetness and subtle caramel notes, followed by gentle floral undertones from English aroma hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for NightingAle

◎ Appearance

NightingAle presents a clear, deep brown body with warm amber highlights, holding a modest tan head that settles to a thin collar with moderate lacing. The color recalls chestnut and dried fruit, characteristic of the brown ale style. Carbonation appears gentle and even throughout, supporting a soft, approachable visual presence.

deep brownclearmoderate lacingsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm, honeyed malt sweetness and subtle caramel notes, followed by gentle floral undertones from English aroma hops. A light toasty grain quality sits beneath, with hints of hazelnut that round out the aromatic profile. The overall impression is welcoming and malt-driven rather than hop-forward.

malt-forwardEnglish hopscaramellight floral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced malt sweetness and bready grain character, followed by gentle caramel and nutty mid-palate complexity. Moderate bitterness from English aroma hops (24 IBU) provides light balance without asserting control. The finish carries toasty malt and smooth mouthfeel, creating an approachable, sessionable drinking experience.

malty sweetnesstoastysmoothlight bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with residual malt sweetness and a subtle nutty afterglow. No harsh edges or astringency remain, leaving a pleasant, drinkable aftertaste.

cleanmalt-sweet finishnutty fade
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
77
Appearance
74
Finish
73
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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About Brown Ale

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