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Smoky with a tart, sour edge: Abraxxxas is inspired by Lichtenhainer Weisse, a historical style that suits Freigeist's mission of reviving old German beers. Pear and apple versions exist as separate beers. Freigeist is the experimental offshoot of Braustelle, the Cologne brewpub, and revives historical styles, many of which disappeared only a few decades ago.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
smokysourtart
smoky
sour
tart
fruity
herbal
citrusy
Aroma
Smoke dominates the nose with an immediate woodiness that recalls smoldering wood fires and kiln-dried grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Abraxxxas

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and a delicate white head that clings to the glass in fine lacework. The carbonation is gentle and persistent, characteristic of a properly conditioned wheat beer. The light body and pristine clarity speak to precise brewing and the beer's low color intensity.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine laceworkgently carbonated

◌ Aroma

Smoke dominates the nose with an immediate woodiness that recalls smoldering wood fires and kiln-dried grain. Beneath this, bright orchard fruit emerges—pear and green apple—mingled with subtle herbal notes that suggest a touch of aged hops. The aromatic profile is austere and historically grounded, without any sweet grain character.

smoky woodinesspear and appleaged herbal notesdry grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a pronounced tart and sour character that cuts cleanly across the tongue, anchored by subtle smoke that integrates throughout. Mid-palate reveals dry, crisp fruit notes and a restrained herbal finish without aggressive bitterness. The 10 IBU provides structure rather than bite, allowing the tartness and smokiness to lead the flavor arc.

tart and sourintegrated smokedry fruitcrisp and refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and drying, with lingering tartness and a faint smokiness that fades gracefully. No sweetness remains; the aftertaste is mineral-like and refreshing, inviting another sip.

clean and drylingering tartnessmineral aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

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