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Gulden Craen

Brouwerij De Leckere
Netherlands·Blonde Ale
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An organic blond ale that smells of fresh bread, with clear malt flavours and fresh citrus fruit, finishing powerful yet smooth. It was first brewed in 2013 for the brewery's 15th anniversary, with beer connoisseur Derek Walsh, and is named after Die Vergulde Craen, a 16th-century Utrecht brewery that stood on the Oudegracht from 1558.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadycitrusymalty
bready
citrusy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with distinct fresh bread character, backed by soft Malz notes that suggest a gentle Munich or Vienna base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gulden Craen

◎ Appearance

Gulden Craen presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, forming a delicate Schaumkleiden around the glass as the beer is consumed.

bright goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinct fresh bread character, backed by soft Malz notes that suggest a gentle Munich or Vienna base. Subtle citrus fruit emerges on the second inhale, clean and integrated without aggressive hop aromatics.

brotigMalznotenZitrusfrucht

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rounded Malz sweetness and bread-like malt structure before mild citrus and herbal notes develop through the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the malt foundation to remain dominant while providing a clean, crisp counterpoint.

malzigsüßlichknackig

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and extended, with malt lingering pleasantly alongside a light citrus echo. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing without harsh astringency.

weicherfrischend
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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