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Limfjords Ale

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The lighter, milder companion to the Limfjordsporter: a top-fermented English-style brown ale with a sweetness that carries a hint of licorice and a light caramelised touch. It is mild, round and easy to drink. English brown malt, Cara Munich caramel malt and East Kent Goldings hops make up the base, and added Candimic brings the sweetness and depth.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelhoney
malty
caramel
honey
toasty
nutty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft caramel and toffee notes, underlaid with gentle toasted grain and a subtle licorice whisper.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Limfjords Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown in the glass, with good clarity and a fine, persistent head. The color reflects the use of English brown malt and Cara Munich, settling into a warm mahogany tone. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting a light tan lacing that clings to the glass walls.

deep amberpersistent headclearmahogany tone

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft caramel and toffee notes, underlaid with gentle toasted grain and a subtle licorice whisper. East Kent Goldings hops contribute a restrained herbal and slightly earthy backdrop without asserting themselves. The Candimic adjunct adds a round, almost honeyed sweetness that sits centrally in the aromatic profile.

carameltoasted grainlicorice hintherbal restraint

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a pronounced sweet malt character—caramel and honey dominate without cloying. Mid-palate development brings nutty, bready undertones and a light toasty edge from the brown malt base. Bitterness remains low at 24 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness and depth to lead throughout, with only a gentle hop dryness appearing in the final moment.

malt sweetnesscaramelhoneylow bitternessnutty undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length and soft, with lingering caramel and a touch of honey fading into a light, pleasant dryness. No harsh edges or astringency; instead a clean, round fade that invites another sip.

medium finishsoft fadecaramel linger
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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