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Wintervrund

Gulpener Bierbrouwerij
Netherlands·Winter Warmer
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A dark, red-brown winter ale, unfiltered, brewed from barley and wheat with juniper berries and liquorice. Cocoa, caramel and warm spice carry the palate, and the finish brings liquorice and juniper. The brewery likens it to a warm hug by the fireplace after a long, cold bike ride. 8.5% ABV, brewed in Gulpen.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelchocolatewheat
caramel
chocolate
wheat
spicy
herbal
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with caramel sweetness and cocoa depth, underpinned by herbal juniper and liquorice notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wintervrund

◎ Appearance

A deep red-brown body with pronounced turbidity from the unfiltered wheat and barley base. The head rises with moderate volume and clings to the glass with stable lacing. Carbonation appears restrained, appropriate to the warming profile.

deep red-brownunfiltered, hazypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with caramel sweetness and cocoa depth, underpinned by herbal juniper and liquorice notes. Wheat contributes a soft, slightly grainy undertone, while warming alcohol emerges gently in the background without harshness.

caramel, cocoajuniper, liquoriceherbal wheatwarm alcohol

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and malty, with caramel and chocolate notes building across the palate. Spice from juniper and warming alcohol create a rounded mid-palate; bitterness remains gentle at 35 IBU, allowing the sweet and herbal character to dominate. Finish carries liquorice and juniper through to a smooth, lingering close.

caramel, chocolatespiced, herbalfull-bodied, smooth

◑ Finish

Medium-long finish, with liquorice and juniper gaining prominence as residual sweetness fades. The warming alcohol provides structure without sharpness, leaving a comforting aftertaste.

liquorice, juniperwarminglingering sweet
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
78
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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About Winter Warmer

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