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Weihnachtsbier

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Weihnachtsbier is the brewery's Christmas release, brewed slightly stronger from Pilsner and Munich malt with Hallertauer Taurus and Perle, using special malts and a particular mashing method, then lagered long and cold. It is a strong, clear yellow with a medium-fine white head. The aroma pairs a light malt note, with a touch of bread and honey from the Munich malt, with a subtle floral hop blossom. The taste is robust, spicy and full, yet mild, with a lightly sweet finish. Original gravity is 12.4 to 12.8 °P.

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
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralspicymalty
floral
spicy
malty
honey
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with a gentle malt foundation from the Munich malt, revealing subtle notes of fresh bread and honeyed sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weihnachtsbier

◎ Appearance

Weihnachtsbier presents as a bright, clear yellow with excellent transparency. A medium-fine white head forms with good initial retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass walls. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle sparkle without aggression.

bright yellowclearfine white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a gentle malt foundation from the Munich malt, revealing subtle notes of fresh bread and honeyed sweetness. Behind this sits a refined floral character from the Hallertauer Taurus and Perle hops, contributing a delicate herbal and noble hop blossom quality. The aromatic profile is restrained and harmonious, inviting rather than assertive.

soft malt sweetnessbread, honeyfloral hop blossomnoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a full, robust body despite the moderate alcohol, delivering a spicy, slightly complex malt structure that speaks to the careful mashing method employed. The bitterness remains controlled and integrated at 22 IBU, serving to balance the lightly sweet Munich malt without overwhelming. The mouthfeel is substantial yet mild, with a graceful finish that leans toward a gentle sweetness rather than dryness.

robust malt bodyspicy, warmingbalanced bitternesslightly sweet finish

◑ Finish

The finish lingers with a mild, gently sweet character that reflects the beer's festive brewing intent. The aftertaste is clean and warm, fading gradually with a whisper of malt and noble hop influence.

lingering sweetnesswarm, clean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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