Flügge Luci

Name: Flügge Luci
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6220fa1c1603da941b5c19b9
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.71 (79 reviews)

Bière de Garde 7.5 º

Flügge

Flügge Luci is a sophisticated Bière de Garde that honors its Northern French heritage with a striking dark amber hue and a deeply expressive malt profile. The sensory experience is led by a prominent malty richness, evoking notes of toasted bread, biscuit, and subtle caramel, all while maintaining a remarkably dry finish characteristic of a well-attenuated farmhouse ale. At 7.5% ABV, it provides a gentle, well-integrated alcoholic warmth that complements its smooth, silky texture. This beer balances rustic malt depth with a clean fermentation profile, offering a refined, cellar-conditioned complexity that is both hearty and elegantly drinkable.

Appearance. Dark amber to deep copper in color (14–18 SRM). Pours with a thick, off-white to light tan head with excellent retention and lacing. Clarity is brilliant, reflecting its traditional cold-conditioning period.

Aroma. High intensity of malty richness featuring pronounced toasty, bready, and light caramel notes. Low to moderate fruity esters of dried plum or pear are present. Hop aroma is low with a subtle spicy and herbal Continental character. Fermentation is clean, though a soft, spicy alcohol note emerges as the glass warms.

Taste. The initial impression is dominated by a rich, complex maltiness suggesting toasted bread crusts, biscuit, and soft toffee. Hop bitterness is medium-low, providing just enough structure to support the malt without becoming assertive. Low spicy hop flavor and subtle apple-like esters add layers. The finish is remarkably dry and clean, never cloying, with a lingering toasty grain aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, creamy-silky texture. Carbonation is moderate to high, providing a lively prickle on the tongue. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, consistent with its strength.

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