Oerbier

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to chestnut brown, with a warm translucency when held to light. The unfiltered character yields slight haze from suspended yeast, while a dense, tan head builds readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Moderate carbonation evidenced by a gentle stream of bubbles.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with earthy, yeasty notes—a direct expression of the active culture—layered beneath dark malt aromas of bread crust and subtle cocoa. A restrained but perceptible fruitiness emerges underneath, with hints of plum and dried fruit, while whole-cone Poperinge hops contribute a faint spicy, herbal undertone.

◐ Taste

Malt dominates the palate entry, delivering a bread-forward, full-bodied sweetness that fills the mouth. Mid-palate brings balanced bitterness and a lightly hoppy bite, with a subtle sourness from fermentation complexity adding tension. The interplay of seven malts and whole-cone bittering hop character creates a dry, slightly warming finish on the tongue.

◑ Finish

Long and warming, with a dry, lingering malt base and faint floral echoes that persist into the aftertaste. The alcohol (9% ABV) manifests as gentle heat without harshness, and a subtle dryness builds gradually as the beer fades.