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Barre Winterbier

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Barre Winterbier is the cold-season seasonal: a ruby-red, bottom-fermented porter with a substantial body. Red X, Pilsner and pale caramel malts shape an aroma-rich profile with notes reminiscent of honey and orange. It drinks strong, round and warming, at 5.8 % and 14.2 °P. Availability is limited each year.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark28
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyhoney
caramel
malty
honey
orange
roasted
chocolate
Aroma
The nose opens with honeyed sweetness from the caramel malts, immediately joined by subtle orange citrus notes that add brightness and complexity.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Barre Winterbier

◎ Appearance

A deep ruby-red hue dominates the glass, revealing mahogany tones when held to light. The head forms dense and persistent, with fine lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation is moderate, creating a creamy mouthfeel befitting the substantial body.

ruby-red, mahogany highlightspersistent head with fine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with honeyed sweetness from the caramel malts, immediately joined by subtle orange citrus notes that add brightness and complexity. Beneath these lies a round, warming malt foundation with gentle spice undertones. No aggressive hop character intrudes; instead, a soft Edelhopfen presence frames the aroma without dominance.

honey and orange citruswarm malt foundationsoft hop frame

◐ Taste

The palate enters full and round, with caramel sweetness and subtle honey notes establishing a generous mid-section. Bitterness remains restrained at 23 IBU, allowing the malt complexity to hold center stage while the finish dries slightly. The 5.8% alcohol integrates seamlessly, providing warming depth without heat or harshness.

full, round bodycaramel and honeyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with gentle warmth and residual honey sweetness, fading gradually into a clean, dry conclusion. The overall drinking experience feels nourishing and contemplative, ideal for the season.

warm, lingering finishdry conclusion
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
77
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 6–12 months for best results. Baltic Porters can be aged longer.

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What is a Porter?

Porters are dark ales with 4–6.5% ABV and IBU 18–35. Roasted malt brings chocolate, caramel and toffee — medium body with a clean finish.

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