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Sleigh'r

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Roasty, malty richness carries this winter ale, with hints of seasonal spices and a subtle hoppy bitterness behind it at 60 IBU. At 7.2% ABV the dark beer is built robust for the cold months, and Ninkasi pours it on draft at its own tasting room in Eugene. It is made for people who relish the cold.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Roasted bitterness
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedmaltyspicy
roasted
malty
spicy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced roasted malt and dark chocolate notes, layered beneath hints of warming spices—clove and subtle cinnamon suggest careful seasonal spice integration.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sleigh'r

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown in color, indicating substantial roasted malt character. The beer presents with moderate clarity and forms a dense, tan head that exhibits firm retention and distinctive lacing down the glass. Carbonation is moderate, appropriate for a robust winter ale.

deep mahoganydense tan headfirm lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced roasted malt and dark chocolate notes, layered beneath hints of warming spices—clove and subtle cinnamon suggest careful seasonal spice integration. A refined noble hop character emerges in the background, contributing herbal and slightly resinous undertones without dominating the profile.

roasted maltdark chocolatewarming spicesnoble hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with roasted grain and caramel notes establishing themselves immediately on the palate. Mid-palate reveals complexity: the seasonal spice blend develops further, while 60 IBU of bitterness provides structural backbone without harshness. The finish carries lingering roasted character and a clean, measured hop bite that frames the overall richness.

roasted graincaramel sweetnessspice complexitybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is substantial and warming, with roasted malt and subtle spice lingering on the palate. A dry, hoppy fade completes the arc, leaving a pleasant residual bitterness suitable for the cold-weather profile.

warming finishroasted aftertastedry fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
77
Finish
77
Serve at 6–8°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 Ale

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What is a 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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