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Parapluvius

Netherlands·American Wheat Ale
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A blond wheat beer brewed with purified rainwater, together with Rainbeer and Green Capital Nijmegen. Its fresh, spiced flavour comes from liquorice and orange peel. Beyond quenching thirst, the beer wants to raise awareness of the nuisance rainwater causes. 5.5% ABV.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatorangespicy
wheat
orange
spicy
herbal
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat grain and citrus notes—orange peel is distinctly present without dominating.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Parapluvius

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, effervescent carbonation visible throughout. The head is fine and persistent, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

pale goldenbright and clearfine persistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat grain and citrus notes—orange peel is distinctly present without dominating. Herbal and spiced undertones emerge, suggesting liquorice and subtle floral complexity beneath the fruit-forward character.

wheat and grainorange citrusherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, refreshing wheat malt sweetness, followed by prominent orange and herbal-spice notes in the mid-palate. Low bitterness (18 IBU) keeps the beer balanced and drinkable, allowing the wheat and citrus to remain the focal point.

wheat malt sweetnessorange and liquoricelight bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and quick, with lingering citrus and herb notes that fade to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No harsh astringency or residual sweetness.

clean dry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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