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Fanø Vestkyst

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Notes of citrus, pine needles, biscuit and malt: pale in colour, yet juicy, powerful and dry, with a pronounced fruity and spicy taste of aroma hops. The beer captures the essence of Fanø's coast, reminiscent of a fresh spray of foam from the wild North Sea. It is the most heavily hopped beer in its core series.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Very bitter64 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyfruitypiney
hoppy
fruity
piney
citrusy
juicy
spicy hop
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lime and orange zest—interwoven with pronounced pine needle character that speaks to the generous hop charge.
also:malty,clean
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fanø Vestkyst

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A generous white head forms and holds well, leaving persistent lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. The beer appears deceptively delicate in colour, yet shows the substance and vitality characteristic of a well-crafted pale ale.

pale goldenbright claritystrong head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lime and orange zest—interwoven with pronounced pine needle character that speaks to the generous hop charge. Beneath lies a clean, understated biscuit and pale malt foundation that anchors the aromatic profile without overwhelming it. A subtle spiciness rounds out the bouquet, suggesting the complexity of noble aroma hops at work.

citrus zestpine needlesspicy hopsclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy citrus and stone fruit, immediately countered by assertive but well-integrated pine and herbal bitterness that builds steadily through the mid-palate. A dry, crisp malt backbone—biscuity with light honey undertones—provides balance without sweetness, allowing the hop character to dominate. The finish is bone-dry, with lingering spiced hop bitterness that leaves the mouth clean and inviting.

hoppy, dryjuicy citruspiney bitternesscrisp, clean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long and gently warming, with the herbal and spicy hop notes persisting pleasantly on the palate. Dryness lingers throughout, cleansing rather than harsh, and the refreshing quality of the beer carries through to the very end.

dry, persistentherbal warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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