Bavaria 8.6 Red

Name: Bavaria 8.6 Red
Brand: Beer
SKU: 5bfbccd11603dae5148b4703
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 2.95 (13342 reviews)

Lager 7.9 º 18 IBU

Bavaria - Royal Swinkels

Bavaria 8.6 Red is a high-gravity interpretation of the Vienna Lager, showcasing a deep reddish-copper hue and brilliant clarity. The sensory journey begins with an intense malt-forward profile, where the aroma of toasted barley malt and wheat merges with rich, sweet cereal and heavy caramel notes. On the palate, the initial malt sweetness is balanced by a firm hop bitterness, creating a sophisticated bittersweet character. While the natural mineral water provides a clean foundation, the significant 7.9% ABV introduces a lingering, integrated warmth that persists long into the semi-bitter finish, elevating the complexity beyond standard lager expectations.

Appearance. Dark reddish-amber to deep copper; brilliant clarity; large, off-white to light-tan persistent head with good lacing.

Aroma. Moderately high malt intensity with pronounced toasty and bready-rich accents; distinct sweet grain and caramel notes are present; clean lager character with very low spicy hop aroma and no esters.

Taste. Rich malt complexity leads with flavors of toasted bread and sweet caramel; moderate hop bitterness provides a firm balance against the malt sweetness; clean fermentation profile; bittersweet finish with a lingering semi-bitter aftertaste and noticeable alcohol presence.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture; moderate carbonation; prominent but well-integrated alcohol warmth.

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