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Willemoes Brown Ale

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Round and full-bodied, with a soft malt fullness, a light sweetness and notes of dark caramel, rounded off by a well-balanced bitterness; the aroma is dark caramel. Barley malt, hops and yeast build this dark ale, which also carries a little colouring. It is sold in 50 cl bottles at Bilka, Føtex, Meny and selected SPAR stores.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltydark fruit
caramel
malty
dark fruit
toasty
nutty
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with dark caramel and toasted malt, immediately inviting and round.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Willemoes Brown Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with a warm, translucent clarity that catches light with amber undertones. A modest cream-colored head settles into a thin ring of foam. Carbonation is moderate and steady, with regular streams of fine bubbles rising through the glass.

mahogany brownclear, warmmodest head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dark caramel and toasted malt, immediately inviting and round. Subtle notes of hazelnut and baked bread emerge on closer inspection, supported by a gentle yeast character. The hop presence is restrained, lending only a whisper of herbal balance without dominating the softer malt-forward profile.

dark carameltoasted malt, hazelnutsoft, balanced

◐ Taste

The palate arrives full and smooth, with caramel sweetness anchoring the mid-palate experience. Malty depth and bready warmth develop quickly, complemented by subtle dark fruit undertones and a light nuttiness. Bitterness emerges gradually toward the finish, providing measured restraint rather than assertive bite; the overall effect is harmonious and drinkable.

caramel sweetnessmalty, full-bodiedbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish tapers gently, with lingering caramel and malt sweetness fading into a soft, dry aftertaste. A restrained bitterness persists without harshness, leaving the mouth clean and inviting another sip.

soft fadedry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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