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Faxe Red

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Rich elderberry notes meet a slight malt sweetness in this red beer, fresh, vinous and easy to drink, with a balanced carbonation and a full body that matches its strength. The taste pulls no punches, and the recipe uses elderberry juice from concentrate and a little salt. A fresh and daring red beer, it has also been sold as Faxe Red Erik.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
berryfruitymalty
berry
fruity
malty
salty
Aroma
Elderberry juice dominates the nose with a fresh, vinous character that invites immediate engagement.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faxe Red

◎ Appearance

A clear, deep red hue with amber undertones, glowing warmly in the glass. The head forms with moderate persistence and deposits a delicate lacing down the sides. Balanced carbonation manifests in a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains the pour.

deep redclearmoderate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Elderberry juice dominates the nose with a fresh, vinous character that invites immediate engagement. Beneath the berry profile, soft Malz sweetness emerges, supported by a subtle herbaceous note from the restrained hopping. A faint mineral edge, likely from the salt addition, adds complexity to the aromatic profile.

elderberryvinousMalz sweetnessmineral edge

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced elderberry and berry fruit that sets a full-bodied foundation. Malty sweetness balances the fruit throughout the mid-palate, while a subtle saline character cuts through the richness without dominating. The moderate 25 IBU delivers restraint, allowing the fruit and Malz interplay to remain the focal point.

berry-forwardfull-bodiedmalty sweetnessbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with elderberry notes fading gradually into a soft Malz sweetness. A dry, mineral aftertaste from the salt emerges at the very end, leaving the mouth refreshed rather than cloying.

clean finishmineral drynesssmooth aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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