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Fanø Lynghvede

Denmark·American Wheat Ale
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Full notes of heather, chamomile and lavender, with a touch of sweetness from orange peel. An unfiltered, amber-gold, lively foaming wheat beer with a dry, lightly aromatic, refreshing taste and only a discreet spiciness. The brewery calls it a tribute to the heather-clad heath.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild5 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralherbalwheat
floral
herbal
wheat
orange
spicy
clean
Aroma
Heather and chamomile dominate the nose with floral precision, supported by soft lavender undertones that feel herb-garden fresh.
also:fruity
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fanø Lynghvede

◎ Appearance

Amber-gold in color with a hazy, unfiltered character that catches light with gentle translucency. A lively head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving delicate trails of foam with each sip. Moderate carbonation animates the body without aggression.

amber-goldhazy, unfilteredpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Heather and chamomile dominate the nose with floral precision, supported by soft lavender undertones that feel herb-garden fresh. A subtle note of orange peel adds brightness without citrus sharpness, while the wheat base whispers softly beneath. Spice from the yeast remains restrained and barely perceptible.

heather, chamomile, lavenderorange peelherbal and floraldelicate spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean wheat character and dryness that frames the floral and herbal complexity without overwhelming sweetness. Chamomile and heather move through the mid-palate with herb-tea-like refinement, while orange peel provides gentle citrus balance. A discrete spiciness lingers at the edges, kept in check by the beer's crisp, refreshing structure.

wheat-forwarddry and herbalfloral complexitycrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with herbal notes persisting gently into the aftertaste without heaviness. The overall impression is one of refreshment and lightness, inviting another sip.

drylight, refreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°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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