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Tuborg Winter Time

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Tuborg Winter Time is a winter lager with caramel and malty notes and a very slight smoky touch, at 5.4% ABV. It is the seasonal winter edition among the Tuborg beers that Türk Tuborg brews under licence in Izmir. The brewery started production in 1969 and makes its own malt.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltysmoky
caramel
malty
smoky
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness and malty depth, underscored by a subtle smoky undertone that adds complexity without dominating.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tuborg Winter Time

◎ Appearance

Tuborg Winter Time presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, stable head that clings to the glass with moderate lacing. The carbonation is lively but not aggressive, creating a refined visual presence typical of well-crafted lagers.

pale goldenclear, fine headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness and malty depth, underscored by a subtle smoky undertone that adds complexity without dominating. Light bready notes emerge with time in the glass, while the overall impression remains clean and balanced, free of harsh phenolics or off-notes.

caramel sweetnessmalty backbonesubtle smoke

◐ Taste

The palate enters with gentle caramel character and a smooth malt foundation that carries through the mid-palate with bready warmth. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the malt-driven profile to dominate, while the slight smoky note provides a whisper of character that lingers pleasantly without asserting itself.

caramel, maltysmooth-drinkinglow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the malt and caramel character fading gracefully into a crisp, dry aftertaste. The smoke note retreats entirely, leaving a pleasant, uncluttered impression that invites another sip.

dry, cleanrefreshing fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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