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Indslev Jule Ale

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A top-fermented Christmas ale with a deep red malt character. The flavour is full, with dark fruit and crisp roasted malts. Indslev celebrates the release of its Christmas beers each year with a Christmas sale at the farm shop on the last Saturday of October.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedmaltydark fruit
roasted
malty
dark fruit
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with dark roasted Malz notes—bread crust and gentle char—followed by ripe stone fruit and dried plum.
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Indslev Jule Ale

◎ Appearance

A deep amber to red-tinged brew with excellent clarity and a rich golden-tan head. The color reflects the substantial roasted Malz character, while the head exhibits good retention and forms distinct lacing as the glass empties. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

deep ambergolden-tan headclear with red huesgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dark roasted Malz notes—bread crust and gentle char—followed by ripe stone fruit and dried plum. Subtle caramel sweetness underpins the bouquet, while low noble hop presence adds a whisper of herbal restraint. The top-fermented character is clean and balanced, without yeast-driven esters.

roasted Malzdark fruitbread crustsubtle caramel

◐ Taste

A full-bodied entry reveals layers of roasted grain and caramel malt sweetness, with dark fruit character developing across the mid-palate. The crisp roasted backbone provides structure and prevents cloying; 28 IBU of Edelhopfen bitterness arrives restrained but present, balancing the malt-forward profile. The finish is smooth and lingering, with roasted grain tannins providing gentle drying.

malty, full-bodieddark fruit, caramelcrisp roast tanninsbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A medium-length finish with roasted Malz and subtle dried fruit notes persisting into the aftertaste. The beer closes with a gentle, warming dryness rather than sharp bite.

roasted grainwarm fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
83
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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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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