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BB Forårsbryg

Denmark·California Common
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Malty and balanced with a light sweetness, brown sugar and dark chocolate; the scent mixes malt, caramel and hops with a winey note. This organic spring brew is a steam beer, a style from the late 1800s, when German brewmasters used bottom-fermenting yeast at higher temperatures and cooled the wort in big pans on the brewhouse roof, creating clouds of steam. Hopped with Cascade, Citra, Hallertauer and Mittelfrüh.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelchocolate
malty
caramel
chocolate
hoppy
citrusy
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted malt and caramel sweetness, layered with hints of brown sugar and dark chocolate undertones.
also:floral
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BB Forårsbryg

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light brown hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The beer displays strong foam retention and a delicate ring of lacing that clings to the glass with each sip. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a composed and refined visual presentation.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted malt and caramel sweetness, layered with hints of brown sugar and dark chocolate undertones. A winey character weaves through the profile, complemented by floral and herbal notes from the noble and citrus-forward hops. The aromatic complexity is measured and balanced, avoiding any sharp or aggressive alcohol notes.

toasted maltcarameldark chocolatefloral hopswiney

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a malty sweetness and caramel body, followed by chocolate and subtle dark fruit flavors that develop through the mid-palate. A restrained hop bitterness (28 IBU) emerges gently, offering citrus and herbal notes without dominating the malt-forward character. The beer drinks smoothly and balanced, with good body and no harsh edges.

malty sweetnesscaramel bodycitrus hopssmooth-drinkingwell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering malt and subtle chocolate notes fading gradually. A faint citrus zest and hop resiny quality persist briefly on the palate, providing a pleasant farewell without any cloying residue.

clean finishmalt lingeringmoderate dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
72
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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