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Mehr hopfig als sauer, mag ich

7.6

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Poured from a 510 ml bottle dated October 15, 2020. Aroma is somewhat malty with notes of toasted bread, light caramel, cherry, and crackers. Some fruity cherry pie, berry and red wine notes. Light oak and hints of alcohol. Pours a slightly hazy, auburn brown color with ruby hues on the edges and a medium sized, thick, frothy, tan head that recedes fairly quickly to a small film that lingers. Light lacing and faint legs. Flavor is slightly sweet with a light acidity. Medium light notes of toasted bread, caramel, cherry, raisin and crackers. Light notes of cherry pie, berry, red grapes and cassis. Light bitterness and faint alcohol notes. Hints of oak. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with medium carbonation. Low astringency and low alcohol warmth. Overall, a decent beer with some fermentation notes that remind me of a oude bruin or a less fruity Flanders red. Aroma is fairly fruity, but flavor is a bit muted.