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Engel Weihnachtsbier

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A restrained malt sweetness, yeast notes and a fruity-spicy edge. Naturally cloudy and amber, soft on the tongue thanks to the yeast, then strong and malty in the aftertaste. A seasonal beer for the festive weeks, brewed in Crailsheim from barley malt, hops, water and yeast, at 12 % original gravity, 5.5 % ABV and 22 bitterness units.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyyeastyfruity
malty
yeasty
fruity
spicy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained malt sweetness, offering gentle notes of bread crust and honey.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Engel Weihnachtsbier

◎ Appearance

Naturally cloudy amber with a warm, honeyed glow. The yeast suspension creates a soft, diffuse appearance characteristic of the style. Head retention is moderate, with delicate lacing that gradually recedes.

amber, naturally hazysoft yeast cloudmoderate head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained malt sweetness, offering gentle notes of bread crust and honey. Yeast character emerges as a softening influence, accompanied by subtle fruity esters and a faint spicy undertone from noble hops.

malt sweetnessyeast, breadfruit, spice

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and round on the tongue, the yeast providing a silky texture. Mid-palate develops into pronounced malty richness with bready character, while mild noble hop bitterness (22 IBU) provides gentle structure without sharpness. The finish turns notably strong and malty, with clean bitterness.

smooth, creamymalty, breadybalanced, clean finish

◑ Finish

Strong malty aftertaste lingers with warmth and slight dryness. A seasonal beer that rewards slow sipping during festive occasions.

malty, warmingmedium length
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
77
Finish
78
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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