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Herslev Juleøl

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An orange-spiced Red Ale in amber: sweetness, bitterness and malt flavour sit in fine balance, and the aroma is fresh. It is easy to drink and full of character. Organic orange peel and coriander join barley and wheat malt in the brew of this Christmas beer from the farm brewery in Herslev.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop 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
orangecorianderspicy
orange
coriander
spicy
malty
wheat
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with bright organic orange peel—fresh, not candied—layered with warm spice notes from coriander.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Herslev Juleøl

◎ Appearance

Herslev Juleøl presents a clear amber hue with warm, burnished tones characteristic of the style. The head forms with moderate density and displays fine lacing as it recedes. Carbonation is gentle, creating a soft mousse rather than aggressive bubbling.

clear ambermoderate headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright organic orange peel—fresh, not candied—layered with warm spice notes from coriander. Beneath these sits a soft, supporting malt base with hints of wheat and subtle caramel undertones. The overall impression is inviting and fresh, with no sharp alcohol bite.

orange peelcoriander spicesoft maltwheat notes

◐ Taste

The palate balances sweetness against a restrained bitterness with impressive equilibrium. Orange and coriander flavors meld seamlessly with the malt body, while wheat adds a light texture. The mid-palate shows caramel notes and a gentle spiced warmth that carries through without astringency.

orange-spicedbalanced sweet-bittercaramel maltwheat texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering orange and spice notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste remains smooth and approachable, leaving no harsh bitterness or cloying residue.

clean finishspiced aftertastesmooth farewell
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
75
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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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.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

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