Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About Strong Ale
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What is a Strong Ale?
Strong Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Spital Strong Ale
Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Spital Strong Ale
◎ Appearance
Deep amber to light brown in color, reflecting the SRM of 14 with excellent clarity. A thick, creamy head forms and persists well, suggesting proper carbonation and rich malt character. The beer presents a visually inviting, well-crafted appearance befitting its heritage from Regensburg's oldest brewery.
◌ Aroma
Complex malt-forward nose with prominent caramel and bread notes complemented by subtle dark fruit esters. The 9.9% ABV contributes warming alcohol vapors that enhance the aromatic complexity without dominating. Yeasty undertones round out the bouquet with a sophisticated, layered character.
◐ Taste
Full-bodied entry with rich malt sweetness and pronounced caramel character that coats the palate beautifully. Mid-palate reveals smooth alcohol warmth with bread and yeast complexity, while moderate bitterness (40 IBU) provides balance without harshness. The finish remains malty and warming throughout.
◑ Finish
Lingering finish with warming alcohol and malty sweetness that persists pleasantly on the palate. The aftertaste is smooth and slightly dry, inviting another sip without becoming cloying.
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