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Godelief

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The oldest beer in the house, brewed since 1983. Dark malt and cautious hopping make it a mild, approachable Belgian ale with a hint of caramel and a malty character, and enough character to stay interesting beyond the first glass. It is on tap at the brewery café in Nijmegen.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelfruity
malty
caramel
fruity
Aroma
The nose reveals a harmonious blend of dark Malz with subtle caramel undertones and restrained Edelhopfen character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Godelief

◎ Appearance

Godelief presents a warm amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that builds a delicate lace pattern along the glass. The carbonation is gentle and measured, appropriate to the ale's mild character and inviting nature.

warm amberclearfine lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a harmonious blend of dark Malz with subtle caramel undertones and restrained Edelhopfen character. Beneath lies a soft fruity note—stone fruit and bread crust—that speaks to the beer's age and carefully balanced fermentation profile.

dark maltcaramelsubtle hopbread crust

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with pronounced malty sweetness and a gentle caramel presence that frames the palate without dominating. Mid-palate maintains restraint—the 25 IBU provides just enough definition to preserve character and prevent flatness, allowing the malt's depth to develop across the tongue.

smooth maltcaramel sweetnessbalanced bitternessapproachable

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with lingering malty warmth and a subtle hop dryness that prevents cloying. The aftertaste invites another sip without demanding attention.

malty warmthclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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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About Belgian Pale Ale

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What is a Belgian Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Belgian Pale Ale

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