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Tuborg Julebryg

Denmark·Dark Lager
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Tuborg Julebryg first appeared in 1981 and has its own tradition, J-dag, the evening in early November when it arrives in Danish bars. Brewed with liquorice among its ingredients, it is clear and chestnut brown under a beige, creamy head. The nose shows liquorice, pastry and roasted nuts. On the palate caramelised malt sweetness takes the lead, rounded off by a light bitterness in the finish. Once Christmas has passed, it disappears until the following winter.

ABV
5.6%
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
caramelnuttyroasted
caramel
nutty
roasted
malty
toasty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent liquorice, a distinctive and defining note that carries throughout.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tuborg Julebryg

◎ Appearance

Clear and chestnut brown, displaying the depth characteristic of a dark lager without cloudiness. A beige, creamy head forms and persists with good retention, creating fine lacing on the glass as it recedes. The body shows moderate carbonation, presenting an inviting, well-composed pour.

chestnut brownclearcreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent liquorice, a distinctive and defining note that carries throughout. Supporting aromas of pastry and roasted nuts emerge—hazelnut and almond tones—layered beneath a gentle biscuit sweetness. The overall bouquet is warm and slightly herbal, with no sharp or aggressive hop character.

liquorice-forwardroasted nutspastry notes

◐ Taste

Caramelised malt sweetness leads the palate, delivering a soft, rounded entry with toffee and caramel impressions. Mid-palate remains malt-driven with subtle spice notes echoing the liquorice character, while body remains light to medium. A restrained bitterness emerges in the finish, balancing the sweetness without dominating the profile.

caramel sweetnessmalt-forwardlight bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with the bitterness fading to reveal lingering caramel and a faint spice warmth. A slight drying sensation persists on the palate, inviting another sip.

cleanmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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