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Rough Snuff II

Denmark·Belgian Strong Dark
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A dark, strong Belgian beer brewed on seven different malts and spiced. Candy sugar, bladderwrack and Belgian yeast give it fullness and strength. The original Rough Snuff of 2010 was banned: it contained snus, and the Danish food authority pointed to an old EU rule against mixing food with non-food. Rough Snuff II is the version without snus.

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyspicyyeasty
malty
spicy
yeasty
herbal
fruity
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with warm spice and subtle herbal notes—a signature of the bladderwrack addition and Belgian yeast character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rough Snuff II

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet-brown with russet highlights, conveying the complexity of seven malts in the grist. The head is cream-colored and persistent, with firm lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, lending a composed, dignified presentation.

deep garnet-brownpersistent cream headfirm lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm spice and subtle herbal notes—a signature of the bladderwrack addition and Belgian yeast character. Dark malt backbone contributes suggestions of caramel, dried stone fruit, and toasted grain. A gentle yeasty earthiness threads through, with faint phenolic complexity that sits just beneath the surface.

warm spiceherbal earthdark malt, dried stone fruit

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and malty on entry, with candy sugar providing immediate sweetness that balances the restrained 25 IBU bitterness. Mid-palate develops layers of caramel, rye bread, and gentle spice warmth, while the yeast contributes a dry, slightly herbal grip. The finish is clean yet lingering, with residual malt sweetness and a faint herbal fade.

candy-sweet entryspiced rye breadrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-long finish with a soft, warming fade. Herbal and spice notes persist gently, while the malt sweetness recedes to a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste.

warming fadeherbal spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 12–16°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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