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Ceres Jule-Hvidtøl

Denmark·Dark Lager
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Dark malts and extra sugar give this Christmas hvidtøl a full, sweet taste with caramel and notes of chocolate, rounded off by a short bitter finish. It pours clear and dark under an airy, cream-coloured head that lasts. In many places it is a tradition to sweeten the Christmas season with a julehvidtøl, and Ceres brews its version on dark malt varieties with extra sugar for exactly that time of year.

ABV
1.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelchocolatemalty
caramel
chocolate
malty
toasty
clean
roasted
Aroma
The nose leads with dark malt richness, supported by caramel sweetness and subtle chocolate undertones.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ceres Jule-Hvidtøl

◎ Appearance

This Christmas lager presents a deep brown hue that catches the light with clarity and definition. The pour yields a substantial, cream-coloured head that persists across the glass, displaying fine retention and modest lacing.

deep brownclearlasting cream head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dark malt richness, supported by caramel sweetness and subtle chocolate undertones. There is a gentle roasted character present, rounded and inviting without harshness, with minimal hop expression beyond a quiet background bitterness.

dark maltscaramel sweetnesschocolate notes

◐ Taste

The palate enters full and sweet, with pronounced caramel and chocolate flavours carried through a smooth, creamy texture. A malty foundation grounds the mid-palate, with toasty and roasted edges emerging softly. A clean, moderately bitter finish arrives to balance the sweetness, neither aggressive nor lingering.

full-bodied sweetnesscaramel-chocolatecreamy malt

◑ Finish

The finish is short and resolute, with the bitter notes providing a clean departure. The aftertaste fades quickly, leaving behind faint caramel echoes and a dry sensation.

short, clean finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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