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Brrr Seasonal Ale

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A Northwest-style red ale built for long winter nights: caramel and dark chocolate malts bring out an indulgent sweet flavor, balanced by a smooth bitterness. At 7.2 % ABV, Brrr is a winter warmer meant for cozy evenings by the fire, wrapped in a big sweater. Widmer Brothers, started by brothers Kurt and Rob Widmer in 1984, belongs to Tilray's craft beer portfolio.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecaramelmalty
chocolate
caramel
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent chocolate and caramel notes, offering a rich and inviting character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brrr Seasonal Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to reddish-brown in the glass, displaying excellent clarity with a bright, burnished tone. A substantial tan head forms with good initial retention and fine Schaumkleiden along the sides. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft visual texture to the beer.

deep ambercleartan lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent chocolate and caramel notes, offering a rich and inviting character. Dark malts dominate the aromatic profile, with subtle sweet undertones that suggest toffee and molasses. Herbal Edelhopfen presence provides gentle balance without asserting hop character, allowing the malt-driven complexity to lead.

chocolate, carameldark malttoffee notessubtle herbal hop

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a smooth, malt-forward sweetness that unfolds across the mid-palate with layers of dark chocolate and caramel richness. A restrained bitterness emerges mid-sip, contributing structural balance without overwhelming the indulgent malt foundation. The beer is full-bodied and vollmundig, with warming alcohol integration that complements the winter-ale profile.

chocolate, caramel sweetnesssmooth maltrestrained bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish persists with lingering chocolate and subtle caramel notes, tapering to a gentle bitterness that cleanses without harsh dryness. A warming sensation builds from the 7.2% ABV, leaving a satisfying and contemplative aftertaste suited to evening relaxation.

chocolate afterglowlingering caramelwarming finish
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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