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Forårstegn

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A golden ale that heralds spring, with plenty of malt fullness and the freshness of elderflower. Besides the elderflower, only water, barley malt, hops and yeast go into it. Hvide Sande Bryghus was set up in 2018 by master brewer and director Niels Sangill, who was born and raised in the town.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyfloralclean
malty
floral
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent elderflower character, lending a floral and slightly herbal dimension.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Forårstegn

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a stable foam collar that clings steadily to the glass.

bright goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent elderflower character, lending a floral and slightly herbal dimension. Beneath this sits a soft, grainy malt foundation with subtle Noble hop notes that remain restrained and supportive.

elderflower prominentgrainy maltherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate shows good malt fullness with a clean, slightly sweet entry that feels substantial without heaviness. Elderflower integrates seamlessly with the malt body, while a modest bittering (20 IBU) arrives mid-palate, finishing dry and crisp rather than sharp.

malt-forwardelderflower integratedbalanced bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

A refreshing, medium-length finish with lingering floral notes and a gentle dryness. The aftertaste remains crisp and grassy, with no residual sweetness.

refreshingfloral fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

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

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