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Røde Ran

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A red ale with a white foam head and notes of caramel malt. The body is full, with a hint of fruit and some sweetness. In the story behind the beer, a treasure called Røde Ran lies buried somewhere in Vinderød, left by the cruel Viking Vind Rød, who ravaged Halsnæs a good thousand years ago. Nobody has found it yet.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyfruity
caramel
malty
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced caramel and toffee notes from well-developed specialty malts, accompanied by a subtle fruitiness that adds complexity without dominating.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Røde Ran

◎ Appearance

Røde Ran presents a deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a resilient white foam head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, creating a fine, stable head that persists throughout the tasting. The color suggests caramel Malz character typical of the style.

deep amberwhite foam headgood lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced caramel and toffee notes from well-developed specialty malts, accompanied by a subtle fruitiness that adds complexity without dominating. Light, noble hop character provides gentle herbal undertones, while the overall impression remains clean and malt-forward. There is a pleasant softness to the aromatic profile, free from harsh or astringent edges.

caramel, toffeesubtle fruit estersnoble hopsclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate is full and rounded, with caramel sweetness at the fore, followed by a malty mid-palate that feels substantial without heaviness. Moderate bitterness from noble hops (30 IBU) provides balance and prevents cloying, while fruity undertones add dimension. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety, with the sweetness lingering gently into the finish.

full-bodiedcaramel sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with lingering caramel and malt character that fades gracefully. A light, pleasant fruitiness remains on the palate after swallowing, with no sharp edges or drying aftertaste.

medium lengthcaramel decayfruit residue
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
79
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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About Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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