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Skands Forårsbryg

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A light, balanced spring beer: amber-golden and full-bodied, with muted sweetness and fine notes of citrus and honey, plus a fresh, lightly floral aroma. The malt profile is soft and balanced, the hops fresh. Top-fermented and bright-filtered, it is brewed in Brøndby on organic barley and wheat malt.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeywheatcitrusy
honey
wheat
citrusy
floral
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh citrus notes layered over subtle floral hints, suggesting noble hops used with restraint.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Skands Forårsbryg

◎ Appearance

Amber-golden hue with bright, clean clarity characteristic of filtered brewing. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing as you drink. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, lending a soft effervescence that complements the full body.

amber-goldenbright claritycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh citrus notes layered over subtle floral hints, suggesting noble hops used with restraint. Beneath this sits a soft, honeyed maltiness from the organic barley and wheat blend—nothing heavy, but warm and inviting. A delicate graininess rounds out the profile, with no harsh phenolics or esters from the top fermentation.

citrusfloralhoneysoft grain

◐ Taste

Full-bodied yet smooth on the palate, the beer opens with muted sweetness that reflects its balanced Malz bill. Mid-palate brings honey and light wheat texture in harmony, while moderate bitterness (35 IBU) arrives as a gentle counterpoint rather than an assertive force. The finish remains clean and refreshing, with no cloying residue.

full-bodiedhoney sweetnessmoderate bitternesswheat texture

◑ Finish

A medium, lingering finish that fades to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. The citrus and floral notes persist subtly in the background without dominating.

medium lengthdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°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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What is a Pale 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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