Gloeiende Gabriël
A dark-blond winter beer with dark caramel malt tones and an unmissable spiciness from the spices normally used in mulled wine. At 7.5% ABV it was originally brewed to be drunk warm; since nobody dared, the De Hemel brewers in Nijmegen now sell it chilled.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Gloeiende Gabriël
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
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About Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same spicy, caramel, clove character as Gloeiende Gabriël will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.