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Røde Kristian

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Røde Kristian is brewed with caramel malts and has more character than traditional Irish ales, single-hopped with First Gold for a fresh, harmonious hop with a faint citrus touch. It has been brewed since 2004. Kristian was a local drunkard from Grauballe who vanished on a walk to Silkeborg in the late 1800s; when the Grauballe Man was excavated in 1952, many locals believed it was him. Both had red hair.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with warm caramel and toffee notes from the generous use of caramel malts, layered with a soft, grainy maltiness underneath.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Røde Kristian

◎ Appearance

Røde Kristian presents a deep amber to copper hue, clear and bright with good light transmission. The head forms readily and holds with stable, fine-bubbled lacing that adheres to the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a creamy, persistent foam collar.

deep amberclear and brightpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm caramel and toffee notes from the generous use of caramel malts, layered with a soft, grainy maltiness underneath. First Gold hops contribute a gentle, fresh character with subtle citrus edges and a light floral hint, creating a balanced and inviting bouquet without aggressive hop intensity.

caramel and toffeegrainy maltsubtle citrusfresh and balanced

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced caramel sweetness and a full, malty body that carries through the mid-palate. First Gold hops emerge with a restrained bitterness (28 IBU) and a faint citrus lift that prevents the beer from becoming cloying. The finish is smooth and clean, with lingering malt character and a gentle hop grip that fades gracefully.

caramel sweetnessfull-bodied maltrestrained bitternesssmooth and clean

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with caramel and malt receding into a dry, slightly hoppy aftertaste. A gentle citrus whisper and subtle hop dryness linger on the palate, leaving a balanced and satisfying conclusion.

medium finishmalt-driven aftertastegentle hop dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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