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Dasher Berry

Italy·Belgian Dark Strong Ale
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A Christmas beer from Hammer. A Belgian yeast contributes sweet and spicy nuances, and a blend of caramel malts gives a rich, warm and rounded taste. Cranberries are added during the boil and bring a fresh, delicate note to the aroma. Amber in colour and 7.3% strong, it is made for the winter season.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelberryspicy
caramel
berry
spicy
malty
fruity
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with spiced yeast character typical of Belgian fermentation, layered with soft caramel malt sweetness.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dasher Berry

◎ Appearance

Dasher Berry presents a warm amber hue with moderate clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is gentle, creating a soft foam collar that clings delicately to the glass walls. Light catches the beer's translucent body, revealing its seasonal character.

amber, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with spiced yeast character typical of Belgian fermentation, layered with soft caramel malt sweetness. Cranberry notes emerge delicately on the second nose, contributing a tart, fresh dimension without dominating. The overall impression is warm and inviting, with subtle holiday spice undertones.

Belgian yeast spicecaramel malttart cranberrywarming

◐ Taste

The palate develops a rich, rounded malt foundation built from the caramel blend, with sweetness balanced by low bitterness. Belgian yeast esters contribute peppery and slightly herbal notes that evolve through the mid-palate. Cranberry acidity surfaces subtly, refreshing the finish and adding complexity without sharpness.

malt-richlow bitternessyeast spicesubtle tart acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and warming, with lingering caramel sweetness and a gentle drying sensation. The cranberry note persists faintly as an aftertaste, leaving a balanced impression suited to the winter season.

warming finishcaramel sweetnessdry conclusion
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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About Belgian Dark Strong Ale

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What is a Belgian Dark Strong Ale?

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