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Winter Warmer

Denmark·Winter Warmer
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Winter Warmer glows a deep mahogany under a creamy head, made for cosy winter hours. Cardamom, vanilla and roasted nuts come through in the taste, rounded off by a balanced sweetness. Magnum is the hop, and the brewery recommends it for Christmas gatherings and cold evenings, alongside all traditional Christmas dishes.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
vanillanuttyroasted
vanilla
nutty
roasted
spicy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with vanilla and cardamom, aromatic compounds that speak to spiced warmth rather than harshness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Winter Warmer

◎ Appearance

Winter Warmer presents a deep mahogany hue that catches the light with warmth and depth. A creamy, persistent head sits atop the beer, displaying fine Schaumhaftung that clings to the glass as you drink. The beer is clear and bright, with carbonation gentle enough to support rather than agitate the foam.

deep mahoganycreamy headclear and bright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vanilla and cardamom, aromatic compounds that speak to spiced warmth rather than harshness. Roasted nut character emerges beneath—hazelnut and almond notes that ground the spice in malty depth. Subtle toasted grain rounds out the profile, with no aggressive hop bite.

vanilla, cardamomroasted nutstoasted grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, delivering immediate vanilla and nutty impressions across the palate. Mid-palate develops roasted character with hints of caramel sweetness, balanced by restrained bitterness from Magnum hop at 28 IBU. The malt bill provides body without heaviness, allowing spiced and sweet notes to linger without cloying.

creamy, smoothvanilla, nutty, roastedbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and warming, with vanilla and nut character fading gradually into a gentle malty aftertaste. A whisper of spice persists, encouraging another sip on cold evenings.

warming finishlingering vanilla
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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