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Sankt Hans

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Apple, blood orange and lemon up front, with juicy sweetness, malt and a bright, biting tartness, plus a touch of pekoe tea. This Farmstead amber ale is conditioned in oak puncheons, at 5.4%. Sankt Hans was first brewed on the June solstice of 2012 with Danish friends Peter Sonne of Flying Couch and Christian Skovdal Andersen of Beer Here, as a tribute to those early years.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
oakcitrusytart
oak
citrusy
tart
juicy
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus—blood orange and lemon zest—layered over subtle oak notes from the puncheon conditioning.
also:caramel
not found:piney,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sankt Hans

◎ Appearance

Sankt Hans presents a clear, burnished amber hue with excellent clarity. The head forms a tight, persistent foam with strong adhesion to the glass, indicating proper carbonation and malt character. The color suggests an extended mash of caramel and Vienna malts, with the bright light transmitting cleanly through the body.

burnished amberclear, persistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus—blood orange and lemon zest—layered over subtle oak notes from the puncheon conditioning. Beneath these bright notes sits a softer foundation of tea-like tannins and light caramel maltiness. The overall impression is refreshing and refined, with no rough edges or solvent notes.

blood orange, lemon zestoak-conditionedtea tannins

◐ Taste

The palate enters with juicy sweetness and citrus bite, immediately followed by a clean, biting tartness that cuts through the mid-palate. Oak influence is present but restrained, providing structure without dominating. The finish is dry and crisp, with a gentle hop bitterness (28 IBU) that complements rather than challenges the malt backbone.

juicy citrus entrybright tartnessoak structure

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes and a subtle tea-like dryness. The aftertaste leaves a pleasant, malty warmth without cloying sweetness.

citrus fadedry, tea-like
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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

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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.

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