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Theresianer Strong Ale

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Theresianer's most powerful beer — a Slow Brewing certified English-style Strong Ale at 8.5% ABV. Amber-red with notes of liquorice, dried fruit, dark chocolate and toasted coffee; a rich, warming palate and a long, complex finish. International award winner and proof of this Triestine brewery's full range: a strong ale whose character matches the port city's historic European cosmopolitanism.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
dark fruitroastedchocolate
dark fruit
roasted
chocolate
coffee
caramel
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with dark fruit notes—raisins and plums—layered beneath toasted malt and a subtle licorice character.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Theresianer Strong Ale

◎ Appearance

Amber-red hue with good clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass in fine lacework. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a full-bodied visual presence without aggressive bubble formation.

amber-redclearfine lacingdense head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with dark fruit notes—raisins and plums—layered beneath toasted malt and a subtle licorice character. Coffee and roasted grain emerge in the mid-palate aroma, with hints of dark chocolate adding depth and complexity without sharpness.

dark fruitroasted maltlicoricetoasted coffee

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and warming, with caramel sweetness balanced against a restrained bitterness of 35 IBU. The mid-palate carries chocolate and roasted grain through to a full, malty body; alcohol warmth is present but well-controlled, adding to the overall richness rather than burning.

rich palatedark chocolatecaramel sweetnesscontrolled warmth

◑ Finish

A lengthy, complex finish that lingers with echoes of dried fruit, toasted malt, and a whisper of licorice. The aftertaste is slightly warming and thoroughly dry, leaving the palate with a sophisticated, sustained impression.

long finishdry aftertastecomplex lingering notes
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
86
Appearance
82
Finish
84
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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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About English Strong Ale

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What is a English Strong Ale?

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