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A naturally cloudy, light-blond multigrain abbey ale, top-fermented at 7.5%, with a full malty nose and a soft bitterness. Barley, oat and wheat malt, cane sugar and Hallertau hops echo a medieval recipe from the Sint-Paulusabdij, founded in 1050, which the Utrecht archive found in 2008 when it moved onto the former abbey grounds.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltywheatnoble hop
malty
wheat
noble hop
fruity
spicy
bready
Aroma
Inviting malty nose with clear notes of barley and wheat grain, underscored by subtle oat sweetness.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paulus

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a naturally cloudy, suspended yeast character that creates a soft veil throughout the glass. A fine, persistent head forms with moderate retention and delicate lacing. The haziness is integral to the beer's medieval character, not a flaw.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine headyeast-suspended

◌ Aroma

Inviting malty nose with clear notes of barley and wheat grain, underscored by subtle oat sweetness. Noble Hallertau hops contribute soft herbal and slightly floral undertones without dominating. A gentle yeasty warmth rounds out the bouquet, evoking the spice and earthiness of historical abbey brewing.

full maltynoble hopswheat grainsoft spice

◐ Taste

Soft, rounded palate entry with pronounced cereal maltiness balanced by the cane sugar's gentle sweetness. Mid-palate reveals breadiness and subtle yeast character, while the Hallertau hops introduce a restrained, clean bitterness that never turns harsh. Finishes dry without astringency, allowing the grain and malt complexity to linger.

malty foundationsoft bitternesscereal notesclean finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length, dry finish with a lingering cereal and bread-crust note. The aftertaste remains smooth and slightly fruity, with noble hop bitterness fading gracefully into a pleasant malty memory.

drymedium lengthfruity aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
81
Finish
80
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°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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