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Winterbier

Edelweissbrauerei Farny
Germany·Festbier
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Malty and strong, with a malty nose and a restrained hop note; a balanced malt sweetness is rounded off by a hop bitterness that fades harmoniously. Light amber, with a firm, stable head. Farny suggests drinking this winter beer not too cold, so that its aromas can unfold fully. Brewed at 5.5 % ABV.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoppyclean
malty
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, inviting malt character—bread-like sweetness and subtle grain notes dominate the foreground.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Winterbier

◎ Appearance

Light amber hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. A firm, stable head forms at the pour and maintains good retention, clinging to the glass walls with fine lacing. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, lending a refined visual presence.

light amberclearstable headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, inviting malt character—bread-like sweetness and subtle grain notes dominate the foreground. Restrained noble hop aromatics emerge in the background, offering a delicate herbal and slightly spicy counterpoint. The overall impression is one of balance, with no single element overpowering the other.

grainy sweetnessnoble hopsbread notesrestrained

◐ Taste

Entry is malty and lightly sweet, with the Malz providing a soft, rounded foundation. Mid-palate reveals a balanced interplay of malt sweetness and measured hop bitterness, creating a harmonious tension. The finish sees the hop character gradually assert itself, providing a clean, fading bitterness that never becomes harsh or astringent.

balanced malt-hopsoft sweetnessclean bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The bitterness fades gracefully over a medium-length finish, leaving no astringency behind. A residual malt sweetness lingers gently, inviting another sip.

harmonic fademedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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