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Thy Classic

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A full-bodied, well-balanced Vienna-style lager, known in Denmark as a Classic, with a round malt sweetness and a soft fullness. It is Thisted Bryghus' biggest product by brewed volume and has been named the best Classic in Danish taste tests several times. Thy Classic is poured on draught as well as bottled, with the brewing water drawn from the North Sea aquifer under Thy.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber11
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleantoasty
malty
clean
toasty
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with a soft, round maltiness suggesting lightly toasted grain and bread crust.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Thy Classic

◎ Appearance

Thy Classic presents a warm amber-gold hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, lending a soft visual presence to the glass. Lacing clings steadily to the walls, indicating a stable foam structure typical of the Vienna style.

amber-goldclearfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a soft, round maltiness suggesting lightly toasted grain and bread crust. Subtle caramel notes emerge beneath, alongside a delicate spiciness from noble hops that remains restrained and complementary rather than assertive. No yeast phenolics or adjunct characters intrude; the overall impression is clean and grain-forward.

malt-drivenbread and toastsoft caramelnoble hop spice

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with a malt-sweet foundation that sits comfortably on the palate without cloying. The mid-palate sustains a gentle toasty character and hints of caramel malt, while a low but measured bitterness from noble hops provides balance and structure. The finish remains clean and slightly crisp, avoiding any rough edges.

full-bodied malt sweetnesstoastylow bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length and leaves a lingering dry-malt impression without astringency. A soft, warm aftertaste of bread and light caramel rounds out the experience, encouraging another sip.

dry maltwarm aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°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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About Vienna Lager

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What is a Vienna Lager?

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