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Morgendug

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Morgendug is a classic pale ale brewed on pale malts, whose hops and malt together give a well-balanced bitterness. The name, Danish for morning dew, comes from a tasting session where a taster said the gentle yet bitter taste recalled walking barefoot through the grass on a cool morning. Grauballe Bryghus brews it in Silkeborg.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
grassyhoppymalty
grassy
hoppy
malty
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh grassy and herbal hop character, underpinned by a soft pale malt foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Morgendug

◎ Appearance

Morgendug presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. A compact, off-white head forms readily and maintains good schaumhaftung down the glass. The beer carries the visual hallmarks of a well-executed pale ale, clean and inviting.

goldenclearfine carbonationstable head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh grassy and herbal hop character, underpinned by a soft pale malt foundation. Subtle citrus notes emerge on closer inspection, complementing the clean, earthy hop profile. There is no yeast-driven funk or cloudiness on the palate; the aroma remains crisp and straightforward.

grassyherbal hopslight citrusclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with pale malt sweetness balanced by assertive but refined bitterness. The mid-palate develops grassy, hoppy character that sits comfortably alongside a gentle malty backbone. Bitterness persists without harshness, creating a well-integrated finish that feels refreshing rather than aggressive.

balanced bitternesshoppysmooth maltrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hoppy bitterness fading gradually into a crisp, clean aftertaste. The beer leaves a pleasant, dry sensation on the palate that invites another sip.

dry finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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