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A Christmas beer with a substantial 7.7% and an enveloping character. It pours an intense amber under a white, creamy head. Ginger, cinnamon and candi sugar go into the brew and give it a rich yet balanced taste, with the spices setting the tone and only 18 IBU of bitterness behind them.

ABV
7.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
amber12
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicycaramelmalty
spicy
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with warm spice—cinnamon and ginger dominate immediately, layered over a soft, honeyed Malz base from the candi sugar additions.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nif

◎ Appearance

Nif pours a deep, glowing amber with excellent clarity and a white, creamy head that clings well to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and even, supporting the dense foam collar with fine, persistent lacing. The color depth suggests generous Malz character beneath the surface.

deep amberwhite creamy headexcellent clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm spice—cinnamon and ginger dominate immediately, layered over a soft, honeyed Malz base from the candi sugar additions. Behind the spices lies a subtle caramel sweetness without any sharp alcohol burn, creating an inviting, seasonal character that draws you in.

cinnamon, ginger spicehoneyed Malz sweetnesscaramel noteswarming spice blend

◐ Taste

The palate is full and enveloping, with the spice profile taking the lead from first sip through mid-palate. Candi sugar contributes a rich, slightly syrupy body and a rounded sweetness that frames the ginger and cinnamon without becoming cloying. Bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU, serving as a gentle counterweight rather than a dominant force.

spice-forward palatecandi sugar sweetnessbalanced bitternessfull body

◑ Finish

The finish is warm and lingering, with spice notes persisting gently into the aftertaste. A pleasant sweetness carried by the Malz and candi sugar rounds out the farewell without leaving any harsh edges.

warming spice fadelingering sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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