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Søndervig

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A pale ale on the golden side, fresh and fruity, that takes its colour from rosehips picked locally in Søndervig. It is hopped with the English East Kent Golding, and rosehip skins go into the brew alongside water, barley malt and yeast. It is brewed in a former fish-packing warehouse on the harbour of Hvide Sande.

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
fruityhoppyberry
fruity
hoppy
berry
floral
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced berry and rosehip fruit character, complemented by floral notes that suggest both the botanical addition and the East Kent Golding hops.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Søndervig

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue dominates the glass, reflecting the local rosehips that give this pale ale its distinctive colour. The beer presents good clarity with a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively but controlled effervescence.

bright goldenclearfine head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced berry and rosehip fruit character, complemented by floral notes that suggest both the botanical addition and the East Kent Golding hops. Beneath these sits a gentle, clean malt base without any oxidative or rough edge. The overall impression is fresh and garden-forward, with crisp herbal undertones that linger.

rosehip and berryfloral, garden-likeclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and fruit-driven, with rosehip and berry flavours taking the foreground alongside a subtle citrus note. The mid-palate remains refreshing and balanced, with a moderate bitterness from the Golding hops that never overwhelms the delicate fruit character. The malt provides a light, clean backbone without sweetness, allowing the adjunct and hops to speak clearly.

fruity, berry-forwardbalanced bitternesslight, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, with the bitterness fading to leave a clean, dry aftertaste. A subtle rosehip and floral memory lingers gently on the palate.

crisp, dryherbal memory
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
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

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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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