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Bikkelha'd

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Amelandic for 'rock-hard', a name the stout earned from its powerful flavour. Deep dark with a fine head, it pairs roasted notes and coffee with a bitter core and a very slight sourness, and the finish stays bitter. Barley malt is the only grain in the recipe, joined by hops, coriander and yeast, at 6.5% ABV.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedcoffeecoriander
roasted
coffee
coriander
malty
sour
chocolate
Aroma
Roasted malt and coffee dominate the nose, with pronounced dark grain character.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bikkelha'd

◎ Appearance

Deep dark brown to black, opaque and without clarity. A fine, stable head forms and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving delicate lacing on each sip. Carbonation is moderate and even.

deep brown-blackfine persistent headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt and coffee dominate the nose, with pronounced dark grain character. Subtle notes of coriander add a gentle spice, while a faint herbal bitterness emerges beneath. The overall impression is dry and austere rather than sweet.

roasted maltcoffeecoriander spiceherbal dry

◐ Taste

The palate enters with full roasted and coffee flavours, followed by a muscular, sustained bitterness that defines the mid-palate. A hint of sourness and dark chocolate develop underneath, balanced by a creamy mouthfeel. The bitterness persists throughout without becoming harsh.

roasted coffee-forwardpowerful bitter coreslight sournessdark chocolate undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is long and assertively bitter, leaving a dry, lingering aftertaste of roasted grain and coffee. No sweetness remains.

bitter dry finishsustained aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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About Stout

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What is a Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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