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Freigeist Abraxxxas

Freigeist Bierkultur
Germany·Barleywine
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Freigeist Abraxxxas is a bold and robust barley wine that showcases rich malt complexity with warming alcohol notes. This full-bodied German interpretation delivers layers of caramel, dark fruit, and subtle spice characteristics.

ABV
11.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycarameldark fruit
malty
caramel
dark fruit
toasty
chocolate
spicy
Aroma
The nose reveals complex malt-forward characteristics with prominent caramel and toffee notes that lead the bouquet.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freigeist Abraxxxas

◎ Appearance

Abraxxxas presents a deep mahogany to dark amber hue characteristic of German barley wines. The beer displays good clarity with a thick, creamy head that demonstrates excellent retention. Carbonation is moderate, creating a rich and inviting visual presentation.

deep mahoganydark ambercreamy headwell-retained

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals complex malt-forward characteristics with prominent caramel and toffee notes that lead the bouquet. Underlying dark fruit esters emerge, complemented by subtle toasty and warming alcohol vapors typical of its 11.5% ABV. A hint of spice adds sophistication to this layered aromatic profile.

rich carameldark fruit esterstoastywarming alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and malt-rich, entering with sweet caramel and toffee that immediately coat the mouth. The mid-palate reveals dark fruit complexity and warming alcohol integration, while the absence of hop bitterness (0 IBU) allows the malty sweetness and spice character to dominate. This is a contemplative sipper with exceptional depth.

malt-dominantdark fruitwarming alcoholfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering toffee and caramel notes accompanied by pleasant alcohol heat. A gentle spice note persists on the aftertaste, inviting another sip.

warming finishlingering sweetspiced aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
88
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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.

Excellent cellar candidate — can age 3–10 years, developing dried fruit, toffee and sherry notes.

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