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Arabier

Belgium·Belgian Strong Golden Ale
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Beer lovers asked for a pale companion to Oerbier, and the name had to start with an A: hence the macaw on the label and the Arabic 'drink cool, 10 °C' on the bottle. Fruity and bitter in the aroma from Whitbread Golding Variety hops, dry on the palate with a Nugget bitterness that balances the pale malt, long and bitter in the finish. Dry-hopped, 8%.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppynoble hop
fruity
hoppy
noble hop
spicy
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with fruity esters and a herbal, slightly spicy character from Whitbread Golding hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Arabier

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, delicate head that clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is evident and lively, supporting a persistent layer of fine bubbles that gradually recedes into a thin ring of lacing around the rim.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fruity esters and a herbal, slightly spicy character from Whitbread Golding hops. Beneath the hop-driven top notes lies a gentle bready maltiness that grounds the bouquet without overwhelming it, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile.

fruity estersherbal hopsbready maltspicy character

◐ Taste

The palate opens dry and crisp, with the pale malt providing a clean foundation before the Nugget hop bitterness asserts itself purposefully through the mid-palate. The balance tilts toward the bitter side without harshness, underpinned by a light, yeasty complexity that adds depth to the finish.

dry palatepronounced bitternessclean malthoppy backbone

◑ Finish

Long and persistently bitter, with the hop character lingering well into the aftertaste. A slight drying sensation and faint spice notes fade gradually, leaving the mouth refreshed.

lingering bitternessdry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
82
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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