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Babylone

Brussels Beer Project
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🌍 Belgium · American Pale Ale · One of 217 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

The world's first beer brewed with unsold bread — part of Brussels Beer Project's circular economy commitment. Babylone uses leftover bread instead of barley malt, creating a rich, slightly bitter ale with bready malt character and a surprisingly complex finish. A landmark beer in sustainable brewing, now inspiring breweries worldwide.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
earthy
Malt character
bready
malty
wheat
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Babylone

Appearance

Babylone presents a pale golden hue with moderate clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is crisp and visible, creating a lively bead that sustains throughout the pour. Light catches the beer cleanly, revealing the characteristic color of a well-balanced American Pale Ale.

pale goldenclean claritypersistent headlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced bready malt character—a direct expression of the beer's upcycled bread foundation—followed by earthy undertones and subtle toasty notes. Subtle herbal and grassy impressions emerge from the Edelhopfen, complementing rather than dominating the grain-forward profile. The yeast adds a clean, slightly spicy whisper without muddying the overall aromatic clarity.

bready maltearthy grainherbal hopsclean yeast

Taste

The palate opens full and slightly sweet with pronounced bready and malty character that carries the signature of the bread ingredient throughout the mid-palate. A moderate bitterness (38 IBU) arrives cleanly without harshness, balancing the grain sweetness and adding structure. The finish remains smooth and toasty, with wheat-like notes adding subtle complexity and a gentle drying quality.

bready, malty entrymoderate bitternesswheat complexitysmooth finish

Finish

The finish unfolds with a lingering bready-malty character and mild earthiness that fades gradually. Mild residual bitterness and a dry, toasty aftertaste leave the palate clean without harshness.

lingering maltmild bitternesstoasty fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
81
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Babylone

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Babylone

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bready, malty, rich character as Babylone will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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