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Indslev Ale

Indslev Bryggeri
Denmark·Brown Ale
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A dark ale with a light sweetness and a full malt profile: malty, with caramel on the nose. Characterful and balanced, it breaks with the long tradition of brewing wheat beer at Indslev. Not a wheat beer, but a fine ale from Funen. Only barley malt goes into the recipe, besides hops and yeast.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycarameltoasty
malty
caramel
toasty
nutty
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced caramel notes supported by a rich malt backbone.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Indslev Ale

◎ Appearance

A deep chestnut brown with excellent clarity and a tan head that displays good retention and lacing. The beer presents a full, inviting appearance characteristic of well-crafted brown ales. Carbonation is moderate and evenly dispersed.

chestnut browncleartan headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced caramel notes supported by a rich malt backbone. Toasted and nutty undertones emerge beneath, complemented by subtle bready character. Noble hops provide restraint, allowing the malt-driven profile to dominate without becoming cloying.

caramel forwardtoasted maltnutty undertonessubtle Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full-bodied sweetness balanced by smooth, caramel-inflected malt. Mid-palate reveals layers of toasted grain and hazelnut, with a gentle bitterness (24 IBU) that arrives late and finishes dry without harshness. The beer is characterful yet harmonious throughout.

rich malt sweetnesstoasted grainbalanced bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering caramel and toasted notes that fade gradually. A gentle warmth from the 5.7% ABV completes the experience without intrusion.

dry finishcaramel persistencewarming
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
77
Finish
76
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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