On the island of Funen, Midtfyns Bryghus brews Christmas straight into dark malt - star anise, liquorice and fennel make Jule Stout something quite different from the sweet Christmas beer you know.
Expert description of Midtfyns Bryghus Jule Stout
Midtfyns Bryghus Jule Stout is a dark, spiced Christmas beer at 7.6% from the Danish brewery Midtfyns Bryghus, founded in Brobyværk and now based in Årslev. The beer is brewed with star anise, English liquorice and fennel seed, offering a full-bodied, sweet flavour experience with classic Christmas character.
This black stout has a lovely, creamy head and an intense malt profile lending both depth and warmth. The aroma offers notes of roasted malt, coffee, dark brown sugar and a hint of liquorice and herbs. The flavour is rich and rounded with a balanced sweetness and a light bitterness supporting the spiced elements.
Star anise and fennel seed give the beer a distinctive, festive profile without becoming overwhelming. It suits strong cheeses, chocolate, sweets or works well as a dessert beer on its own, best served at 10-14°C.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Roasted malt, coffee, dark brown sugar and a hint of liquorice and herbs.
Taste
Rich and rounded with star anise, liquorice and a balanced sweetness.
Finish
Spiced and warming with light bitterness.
Specifications
Name: Jule Stout
Brewery: Midtfyns Bryghus
Country/Region: Årslev, Denmark
Beer Style: Stout / Christmas Beer
ABV: 7.6%
Size: 50 CL
Ingredients: Star anise, English liquorice, fennel seed
Allergens: Contains barley malt
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy at 10-14°C, ideally with strong cheeses, chocolate or as a dessert beer
Flavour Profile
Spiced · Malty · Roasted · Sweet
Did You Know?
Midtfyns Bryghus was founded in Brobyværk and is now based in Årslev on Funen, where they stick to craft beer with personality and edge.
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