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Gold Ochsen Weihnachtsbier

Gold Ochsen
Germany·Festbier
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Hop aroma with subtle floral tones and pleasant malt nuances rises from this Festbier brewed specially for Christmas, and on the palate it is spicy and lightly malty. Golden with a strong white head, 5.6% ABV from 13.4% original gravity; the water comes from the brewery's own deep well and Tettnang aroma hops and several malts bring the balance.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopspicyhoppy
noble hop
spicy
hoppy
malty
floral
clean
Aroma
Noble hop character dominates the nose with Tettnang aroma hops contributing elegant floral and herbal notes.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gold Ochsen Weihnachtsbier

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and luminosity. A strong white head forms on pour and maintains good retention, leaving fine lacing down the glass as you drink. Moderate carbonation is evident throughout.

bright goldenstrong white headwell-defined lacingclear

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character dominates the nose with Tettnang aroma hops contributing elegant floral and herbal notes. Supporting the hops are subtle malt nuances—hints of biscuit and grain sweetness—that add roundness without overwhelming the composition. The overall impression is refined and harmonious, typical of a well-balanced Festbier.

noble hops prominentfloral and herbalbiscuit maltbalanced

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean malt-forward entry and transitions into a spicy, lightly hoppy mid-palate driven by noble hop character and gentle spice notes. The finish is crisp and refreshing with moderate bitterness (22 IBU) that does not dominate; instead, it frames a pleasant malty foundation that remains smooth throughout the drinking experience.

malty entryspicy hop charactercrisp finishmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium finish with a clean, bready aftertaste that lingers gently. The interplay between subtle malt sweetness and noble hop spice resolves into a refreshing, dry conclusion.

clean aftertastebready notesrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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