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Freddy Luxembourg

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A Schwarzbier whose cold-steeped dark malts give colour plus coffee, chocolate and liquorice, yet no harsh bitterness. It is meant to be enjoyed like a table beer at an easy 5% ABV. The beer comes from Goede Kant van het Spoor, the Geldrop project of Paul Driessen.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
chocolatecoffeemalty
chocolate
coffee
malty
roasted
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced chocolate and coffee notes, stemming from cold-steeped dark malts that avoid harsh roasted edges.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freddy Luxembourg

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to black in color, with a lustrous sheen characteristic of the style. The head is modest and well-retained, leaving fine lacing down the glass. Clarity is excellent, with no cloudiness despite the dark malt base.

deep brown-blackclean, brightfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced chocolate and coffee notes, stemming from cold-steeped dark malts that avoid harsh roasted edges. A subtle liquorice undertone adds complexity, while the overall impression remains smooth and inviting rather than burnt or astringent.

chocolate, coffeeliquorice undertonesoft roast character

◐ Taste

Entry is malty and approachable, with chocolate and coffee flavors dominating the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the sweet, roasted malt character to remain the focus. The mouthfeel is smooth and clean, with a light body that makes this an easy-drinking table beer despite its dark appearance.

chocolate-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth, clean drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with coffee and roasted notes fading gradually. No harsh aftertaste lingers; instead, a pleasant, slightly sweet malt character persists briefly on the palate.

crisp, drycoffee persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°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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