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Golden Naked Christmas Ale

Jacobsen Brewhouse
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🌍 Denmark · English Strong Ale · One of 13 English Strong Ales in hopIQ

A Nordic Christmas ale despite its English name, which refers to the golden-toasted naked oats in the grist. Pale ale, pilsner, caramel, oat and wheat malt are joined by glucose syrup and prune juice, and the beer is spiced with freshly grated orange peel, cinnamon sticks and fennel seed; two yeasts carry out a first and a second fermentation. Aroma: biscuit-like malt with orange, cinnamon, liquorice and stone fruit over caramel and a hint of citrus from the hops. The palate is round and creamy, fairly full, with a rounded bitter finish.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another English Strong Ale.
Malt character
malty
caramel
Distinctive notes
spicy
dark fruit
Hop character
orange

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Naked Christmas Ale

◎ Appearance

A deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays good head retention and stable lacing down the glass as it is consumed. Moderate carbonation produces a lively, effervescent quality.

deep goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted biscuit and pale Malz character, followed by bright orange peel and warm cinnamon spice. Stone fruit notes—particularly prune—layer beneath, with subtle liquorice and fennel seed adding complexity. A gentle citrus hop note and caramel sweetness round out the bouquet.

biscuity maltcitrus and spicestone fruitcaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and creamy, with the oat and wheat Malz providing a full, rounded body. Mid-palate develops caramel notes alongside orange, cinnamon, and a whisper of liquorice. The bitterness is measured at 35 IBU, arriving gently and resolving with a clean, dry edge rather than harshness.

creamy bodycaramel and spicebalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without overpowering. The aftertaste carries subtle prune and orange notes, fading to a dry, slightly warming sensation from the alcohol.

medium lengthwarming alcoholdry aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Golden Naked Christmas Ale

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Golden Naked Christmas Ale

About English Strong Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English Strong Ale?

English Strong Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar English Strong Ale

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