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Classens Lise

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A pale ale brewed with camomile, fresh and lightly hopped, with a hint of fruit. It is named after Lise, stepdaughter of Major General Classen, who in the 1700s set up a considerable weapons production at Frederiksværk and named the nearby coastal town of Liseleje after her.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
herbalhoppyfruity
herbal
hoppy
fruity
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced herbal notes from the camomile infusion, contributing a gentle, tea-like character alongside soft floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Classens Lise

◎ Appearance

Classens Lise presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively yet controlled, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced herbal notes from the camomile infusion, contributing a gentle, tea-like character alongside soft floral undertones. Light citrus and stone fruit aromas emerge from restrained noble hops, while a clean Malz foundation supports the overall composition without dominance.

camomile, herbalsoft citrusclean maltdelicate floral

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with the herbal quality of camomile providing a distinctive mid-palate presence that balances subtle fruit notes and gentle hop bitterness. The bitterness remains restrained at 35 IBU, allowing the Malz sweetness and herbal character to define the flavor progression without harshness or astringency.

herbal-forwardbalanced bitternesslight fruitclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering herbal notes and a touch of citrus that fade gracefully. A refreshing aftertaste invites another sip without any lingering heaviness.

dry finishherbal echorefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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