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Æbleskrog

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A sustainable pale ale with a fresh apple aroma. It is brewed with apple granulate, a residual product of must production, and with a little American hop; wheat malt joins the barley malt. The brewery cut back on the environmentally heavy hops, and the brewing water is collected from cooling down earlier brews.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitywheathoppy
fruity
wheat
hoppy
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
Fresh apple leads the nose, supported by subtle citrus and wheat notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Æbleskrog

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and light body. The head forms with modest retention, showing fine Schaumkleiden that linger gently on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively yet controlled bead.

pale goldenbright, clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Fresh apple leads the nose, supported by subtle citrus and wheat notes. The American hop character presents as restrained herbal and floral impressions rather than assertive resin or pine. Underneath lies a clean, grain-forward foundation with no yeasty funk.

fresh applecitrus, wheatdelicate hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright, fruity sweetness and cereal-grain character from the wheat malt blend. Mid-palate is crisp and refreshing, with the hop bitterness arriving as a gentle, balancing presence rather than a dominant force. Clean fermentation allows the apple granulate and grain to shine without muddying flavors.

fruity, apple-forwardwheat malt centerbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the bitterness lingering briefly before fading to a clean, grain-tinged aftertaste. Overall impression is light and food-friendly, with no cloying sweetness or astringency.

crisp, drylight aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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