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Sort Sol is a well-rounded stout with a sweetish taste of dark malts, in which the bitterness and the coffee flavour from those malts are balanced. The name recalls an autumn evening in south-western Denmark, when the brewmaster went to the Tønder marsh to watch the many starlings on migration, known there as Sort Sol, black sun.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
coffeemaltyroasted
coffee
malty
roasted
chocolate
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted coffee and dark malt character, backed by subtle chocolate and cocoa notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sort Sol

◎ Appearance

Sort Sol presents a deep black body with mahogany highlights at the edges when held to light. The dense, tan head settles to a thin collar with good lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears moderate, creating a composed, settled visual presence.

deep blackmahogany rimpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted coffee and dark malt character, backed by subtle chocolate and cocoa notes. A gentle warmth from the 5.6% ABV sits underneath without any sharp alcohol burn. Dark fruit undertones emerge on closer inspection, rounding out an inviting, well-balanced bouquet.

roasted coffeedark chocolatedark fruit notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with an immediate impression of sweet dark malts that sit comfortably on the palate. Mid-palate brings coffee bitterness and toasted grain forward, maintaining good balance without becoming harsh. The sweetness never dominates—instead it frames the roasted character, while a clean bitterness lingers without astringency.

smooth-drinkingbalanced bitternessmalty sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with coffee and roasted malt notes trailing into the aftertaste. Carbonation fades gracefully, leaving a warming chocolate note and gentle bitterness that invites another sip.

dry finishwarming aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
75
Finish
74
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

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

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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What is a Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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