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Julebryg is a nut-brown lager with a lush head. Caramel, alcohol and hops shape the aroma, and its full body comes from dark caramel malt, which leaves its mark on the taste together with nut-brittle (krokant) and lightly roasted nuances. A discreet sweetness balances the hops in the finish. Opal and Saphir are the hops, and the lager is fermented bottom-up.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelnuttymalty
caramel
nutty
malty
roasted
hoppy
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with warm caramel and dark Malz notes, layered with subtle alcohol warmth and restrained Edelhopfen character from Opal and Saphir varieties.
also:clean
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Julebryg

◎ Appearance

Julebryg presents a deep nut-brown hue with excellent clarity and a lush, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, creamy mouthfeel that carries through to the finish.

deep nut-brownpersistent headclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm caramel and dark Malz notes, layered with subtle alcohol warmth and restrained Edelhopfen character from Opal and Saphir varieties. Beneath these primary notes lie faint roasted undertones and a whisper of nut-brittle complexity that invites further investigation.

caramel-forwarddark maltroasted undertonesnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and smooth, entering with pronounced caramel sweetness and dark malt character that evolves into nut-brittle and lightly roasted nuances mid-palate. The bitterness remains moderate and restrained, allowing the malt sweetness to dominate while the hop bitterness provides a gentle counterpoint.

full-bodiedcaramel maltnuttybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with residual caramel sweetness and a subtle roasted character that fades gracefully. A discreet hoppy dryness emerges as the final note, leaving the palate satisfied and ready for the next sip.

cleancaramel aftertastesmooth fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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