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Krenkerup Classic

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Caramel tones from roasted dark aroma malt meet a slight malt sweetness, a fresh, lively taste and a pleasantly full body, with traditional hops keeping everything in balance. Classic is rooted in traditional Danish bottom-fermented lager and brewed on barley malt from the estate's own fields. Like every bottom-fermented beer it matures for a long time, and it is brewed to the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot without additives.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelroastedmalty
caramel
roasted
malty
clean
toasty
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with caramel and toasted grain notes from the roasted malt, followed by subtle bready undertones that suggest the estate barley.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Krenkerup Classic

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown in the glass, reflecting the roasted dark aroma malt character. Clarity is bright and clean, with good carbonation evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles. The head forms dense and persistent, holding its structure throughout the tasting with steady lacing along the glass.

deep amber-brownbright and clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with caramel and toasted grain notes from the roasted malt, followed by subtle bready undertones that suggest the estate barley. Traditional noble hops contribute a restrained, herbaceous backdrop without dominating, allowing the malt sweetness to carry the profile. No off-notes or yeast-driven esters; the aroma remains clean and inviting.

carameltoasted grainsubtle herbaceousnessclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft malt sweetness and caramel complexity that builds into a full, rounded body characteristic of the Vienna style. Mid-palate shows toasty, bready notes with crisp edges kept in check by moderate, well-integrated bitterness from the traditional hops. The finish remains smooth and refreshing, with no harsh edges or cloying residue.

malt-forwardcaramel sweetnessfull-bodiedbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, allowing the roasted malt character to linger pleasantly without overwhelming. Clean and refreshing, with a gentle warmth from the 4.8% ABV and a subtle drying quality that invites another sip.

medium finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Vienna Lager

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What is a Vienna Lager?

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