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Beer Geeks Beat ALS Hemel & Aarde

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A heavenly stout at 10% brewed with the most extreme peated malt, which gives a smoky, peaty character, with coffee alongside. It is the first anniversary beer of Beer Geeks Beat ALS, a fundraiser for Stichting ALS Nederland. A collaboration beer, smoky and dark. In short: smoky and coffee. The brewery suggests serving it at 10-12 °C.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
smokycoffeeroasted
smoky
coffee
roasted
earthy
dark fruit
chocolate
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive peat smoke and charred malt character, reminiscent of Islay whisky cask influence.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beer Geeks Beat ALS Hemel & Aarde

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black, opaque and impenetrably dark with a dense foam head that settles to a persistent collar. The body shows excellent carbonation support, typical of a well-conditioned imperial stout. Lacing adheres cleanly to the glass throughout the drinking experience.

deep brown-blackopaquepersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive peat smoke and charred malt character, reminiscent of Islay whisky cask influence. Coffee grounds and dark roast grain emerge beneath, supported by subtle earthiness and hints of dried dark fruit. The alcohol warmth at 10% ABV integrates naturally without volatility.

peat smokecoffee, roasted grainearthy depth

◐ Taste

Entry brings full-bodied richness with pronounced smoky and coffee notes driving the mid-palate. Roasted malt foundation sustains a developing earthiness and dark stone fruit character. Bitterness remains measured at 35 IBU, allowing the peated malt complexity to lead rather than hop assertiveness, with a creamy, smooth texture throughout.

smoky, coffee-forwardfull-bodied, creamybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with lingering smoke and coffee, fading gradually to a dry, slightly charred malt baseline. Warming alcohol presence becomes more apparent in the final moments, characteristic of the 10% strength.

long smoke finishwarming, dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

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

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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