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Læsø Salt Ale

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Læsø Salt Ale is an ale brewed with Læsø gourmet sydesalt, featuring a foam that tingles slightly on the lips. The salt is produced at Rønnerne on Læsø, where production began in 1991 with volunteer labour. It is obtained by evaporating salty groundwater and contains minerals that give it its distinct taste.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
saltymineralclean
salty
mineral
clean
sour
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a clean, briny minerality from the Læsø sea salt, with subtle green citrus notes and a faint herbal undertone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Læsø Salt Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lemony hue. The head is modest but stable, with a fine, delicate foam that leaves a light tracery of lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and refined, typical of the style.

pale strawbright clarityfine foamlow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a clean, briny minerality from the Læsø sea salt, with subtle green citrus notes and a faint herbal undertone. There is little hop aroma; instead, the aromatic profile centers on the salt's mineral complexity and a light, crisp character that suggests the coastal origin of the gourmet salt.

briny, mineral-forwardsea salt charactersubtle citrusclean, herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with immediate saline notes that tingle pleasantly on the tongue and lips. The mid-palate exhibits a mineral-driven profile with a gentle tartness, balanced by the beer's low IBU and soft malt backbone. The salt accentuates a slightly sour undertone without becoming harsh, creating a remarkably thirst-quenching and food-friendly mouthfeel.

salty, mineral-richgently sourcrisp, refreshinglow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering saline minerality that persists on the palate. The aftertaste remains briny and refreshing, inviting another sip.

dry finishsalty persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
82
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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