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Hvidtøl No.1

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Hvidtøl No. 1 is Hancock’s only top-fermented beer and is ready in about two weeks, while its lagers rest far longer. In the old days two kinds of hvidtøl were brewed: No. 1 was the stronger one and was sold only for the holidays, whereas Hancock now brews it all year. It is a dark brown beer, and hvidtøl is also what A. P. Lorentzen brewed at home when the brewery began in 1876.

ABV
1.8%
Bitterness
Mild8 IBU
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltytoastyclean
malty
toasty
clean
roasted
Aroma
The nose opens with warm, toasted malt character balanced by subtle roasted notes that avoid harshness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hvidtøl No.1

◎ Appearance

Deep brown with reddish undertones, presenting a dense and persistent head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The beer shows good clarity despite its dark color, with modest carbonation evident in steady, fine bubbles rising through the body.

deep brownpersistent headclean clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm, toasted malt character balanced by subtle roasted notes that avoid harshness. Light noble hop presence provides gentle herbal definition, while a clean fermentation profile allows the malt layers to remain in focus without yeast-driven esters.

toasted maltroasted grainnoble hop

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with rich malty sweetness and pronounced toasted grain flavors forming the core of the palate. Modest bitterness from 8 IBU provides just enough definition to balance without assertiveness; the body remains clean and well-integrated despite the low alcohol, finishing with a gentle roasted echo.

malty sweetnesstoasted finishsmooth body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers gently with toasted malt and light roasted notes, fading cleanly without residual harshness. A modest, sustained finish befits the beer's approachable strength and traditional brewing character.

toasted aftertasteclean decay
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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