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Brand Oud Bruin

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Mild, with a light hop bitterness and a hint of caramel: Brand's Oud Bruin is a classic from Limburg. It comes from Wijlre, the village where the Brand family has brewed since 1871, and is made from water, barley malt, hops and hop extract, with caramel colouring.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark53
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltyfruity
caramel
malty
fruity
tart
funky
sour
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toffee notes, underpinned by a subtle malty sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brand Oud Bruin

◎ Appearance

Deep auburn-brown with a warm, translucent quality characteristic of the style. The beer presents a modest, creamy head that settles into fine lacing around the glass. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating a soft visual effervescence.

deep auburntranslucentcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toffee notes, underpinned by a subtle malty sweetness. A delicate fruitiness emerges alongside quiet floral hop undertones, while a gentle funkiness adds complexity without dominating the overall impression.

caramel, toffeesubtle fruitinessfloral hopsgentle funk

◐ Taste

The palate balances smooth caramel richness with light hop bitterness that arrives clean and measured. Mid-palate reveals a malty foundation with hints of dried fruit and subtle sourness, while a dry character prevents the beer from becoming cloying despite its sweetness.

smooth caramelbalanced bitternessmalty foundationdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, tapering cleanly with lingering caramel notes and a faint tart edge. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, with no harsh astringency.

clean taperlingering carameldry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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