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Silkeborg Classic

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Silkeborg Classic is a bottom-fermented, amber-coloured pilsner with a light floral aroma and a restrained hop bitterness. It is meant as a refreshing lager in the old style. It belongs to the relaunched Silkeborg Bryghus, whose beers are brewed in Silkeborg without additives to speed up or alter brewing, fermentation or maturation.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralcleancaramel
floral
clean
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained floral notes—herbal and slightly papery—typical of noble hop varieties used with discretion.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Silkeborg Classic

◎ Appearance

Silkeborg Classic presents a clear, bright amber hue with a fine golden sheen. A modest white head forms and dissipates gently, leaving delicate traces of lacing along the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a composed, refined visual presentation.

bright amberclearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained floral notes—herbal and slightly papery—typical of noble hop varieties used with discretion. Beneath this sits a soft, clean malt base with subtle caramel undertones. There is no harsh alcohol or yeast cloudiness; the overall impression is one of classical simplicity and balance.

floral hopherbalsoft maltcaramel whisper

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and approachable, with a light malt sweetness and gentle caramel character that grounds the beer. Hop bitterness emerges mid-palate in measured increments, clean and crisp without aggression. The finish remains dry and refreshing, allowing the floral notes to echo softly without lingering harshness.

smooth entryrestrained bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short and clean, with a drying sensation that invites another sip. Residual maltiness fades quickly into a refreshing, slightly bitter fade.

short finishclean dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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