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Autumna

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A subtle malty sweetness in a lightly hopped, pale lager, gently carbonated with krausen and best enjoyed fresh. This Old World German-style Helles Fest Lager is step-mashed from German Weyermann malt, hopped with German Perle and Mittelfrüh and conditioned in oak barrels at 3 °C for two months, at 4.6%. It belongs to the Philosophical Series.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber9
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
oakmaltynoble hop
oak
malty
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with subtle oak character from the two-month barrel conditioning, complemented by clean, soft Malz notes from the German Weyermann base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Autumna

◎ Appearance

Autumna presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is understated and refined, appropriate for a lager conditioned with krausen—bubbles rise with deliberate ease rather than exuberance. The overall impression is one of classic European elegance and careful craft.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacinggently carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with subtle oak character from the two-month barrel conditioning, complemented by clean, soft Malz notes from the German Weyermann base. Noble hop varieties—Perle and Mittelfrüh—contribute restrained floral and herbal undertones that frame rather than dominate. The overall bouquet is composed and inviting, with no yeast funk or off-notes; freshness is evident throughout.

oak influencenoble hop floralssoft Malzclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with gentle malty sweetness and a grainy, slightly bready character that flows from the step-mashed grain bill. Noble hops provide a whisper of bitterness and subtle herbal complexity in the mid-palate, balancing the sweetness without aggression. The texture is smooth and clean, with crisp acidity supporting each sip and inviting the next.

malty sweetnessbready grainbalanced noble hopscrisp acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering Malz notes and a faint oak-derived warmth that dissipates cleanly. Aftertaste remains soft and pleasant, leaving no harsh residue—this is a beer built for extended, relaxed enjoyment.

dryrefreshingclean oak fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
81
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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