1890 X Ale

◎ Aussehen

Pale amber to light copper in colour, with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence typical of the style.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, warm malt character—biscuit and light caramel notes from the floor-malted barley dominate. Beneath sits a subtle herbal and floral presence from Goldings and Fuggles hops, grounding the sweetness without overtaking it.

◐ Geschmack

The palate opens sweet and malty, with pronounced biscuit and toffee notes that evolve into a gentle caramel body. The traditional Goldings and Fuggles hops provide restrained, earthy bitterness (28 IBU) that balances rather than dominates, allowing the malt profile to remain centre stage through the mid-palate.

◑ Abgang

The finish is clean and medium-length, with a lingering malty warmth and subtle hop earthiness. Despite the 5.4% ABV, there is no heat or alcohol burn, only a graceful fade into dry malt.