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Humlefryd

Denmark·Czech Premium Pale Lager
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A Czech-inspired pilsner with a well-balanced hop flavour and a refreshing, restrained bitterness; sparkling, with a carefully chosen blend of malt and hops bringing taste and aroma into harmony. It pours light golden and is bright-filtered to a crystal-clear look. Brewed in Brøndby with organic base and caramel malt, hops and yeast.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
floral
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained but distinct noble hop character, expressing subtle floral notes alongside a gentle herbaceous quality.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Humlefryd

◎ Appearance

Humlefryd presents a luminous light golden hue, achieved through bright filtration that renders the beer crystal-clear and brilliantly transparent. The carbonation is assertive and persistent, generating a fine, stable head with excellent foam retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass walls throughout the drinking experience.

light goldencrystal-clearfine carbonationstable head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained but distinct noble hop character, expressing subtle floral notes alongside a gentle herbaceous quality. Supporting this is a clean malt base with faint breadiness, while the overall aromatic profile remains crisp and refreshing without any yeasty or cloudy impressions. The balance between malt and hops is carefully composed, allowing both elements to speak without dominance.

noble hopsfloralbread notescrisp malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with a well-integrated malt sweetness that provides structure without heaviness. The mid-palate develops a restrained hoppy bitterness of moderate intensity, complemented by subtle bread-like malt character that adds depth. Bitterness lingers gently but remains balanced, never aggressive, allowing the harmonious blend of organic malt and hops to define the overall impression.

balanced bitternessmalt sweetnesssmooth palatehoppy

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with a lingering but unobtrusive hoppy bitterness that gradually fades into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. The overall sensation is one of clarity and drinkability, inviting another sip.

drycrisp finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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