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Slimme Rhakker

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Slimme Rhakker is a session IPA of only 2.5% ABV, a golden, thirst-quenching beer. It tastes malty and floral, and the hop bitterness lingers in the finish. It is a light-alcohol member of the Bronckhorster range, brewed in Rha in the Achterhoek of Gelderland, close to the river IJssel and the small town of Bronkhorst.

ABV
2.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralmaltyhoppy
floral
malty
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with floral and herbal hop character, complemented by a clean, understated Malz sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Slimme Rhakker

◎ Appearance

Slimme Rhakker presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of session-strength ales. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting the beer's refreshing character.

pale goldenbright claritymoderate head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral and herbal hop character, complemented by a clean, understated Malz sweetness. Noble hop varieties dominate the aromatic profile, offering hints of dried herbs and subtle citrus notes without any sharp or aggressive qualities. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no phenolic or yeasty character.

floral hopsherbal notesclean Malzdelicate citrus

◐ Taste

On the palate, a light Malz foundation provides gentle sweetness that anchors the beer's flavor structure. The bitterness is measured and persistent, building gradually across the mid-palate with a floral, slightly herbaceous quality that complements rather than dominates. The body is crisp and dry, allowing the hop character to remain expressive without becoming harsh or fatiguing.

balanced bitternessfloral hopslight bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish extends with a lingering, dry hop bitterness that leaves the palate clean and refreshed. A subtle Malz note provides gentle backdrop to the fade, inviting another sip.

lingering bitternessclean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About Session IPA

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What is a Session IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Session IPA

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

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