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Peters Jul

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Peters Jul is a full yet soft Christmas beer with dark-roasted caramel malts and a complex aroma of malt, flowers and citrus. It is organic and a strong ale. The name comes from the children's fable Peters Jul, which tells of a child's expectant world in the run-up to Christmas, and the beer invites you to dream your way back into that calm.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelroastedmalty
caramel
roasted
malty
floral
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel and roasted Malz notes, creating a warm foundation.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peters Jul

◎ Appearance

Peters Jul presents a deep amber to copper hue, reflecting the dark-roasted caramel malts at its core. The beer displays good clarity with a fine, persistent head that builds a delicate lacing pattern down the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a soft, welcoming presentation.

deep amberpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and roasted Malz notes, creating a warm foundation. Complex secondary aromatics emerge—delicate floral characters interwoven with subtle citrus notes and a malty sweetness. There is a gentle, inviting quality that avoids aggressive alcohol burn despite the 7% ABV.

roasted Malzcaramel, floral, citrussoft complexity

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and smooth-drinking, with caramel and roasted grain providing the primary structure. Malty sweetness dominates the mid-palate, underscored by a mild floral quality and faint citrus brightness. Bitterness is restrained at 35 IBU, allowing the rich, soft character to remain the focus throughout.

full-bodiedcaramel-forwardrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with caramel and roasted Malz notes persisting gently. A subtle warmth from the alcohol presence remains balanced and unobtrusive, leaving a soft, inviting aftertaste.

smooth aftertastewarming finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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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