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Bitterblond

Brouwerij De Prael
Netherlands·Kölsch
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Bitterblond is De Prael's Kölsch, inspired by the German style and built as a session beer at 5.7%. It tastes lightly fruity with a soft bitterness, and Tettnang hops add a light citrus taste in the finish. Neutral yet structured, it is the blond among the fixed beers on tap in the Amsterdam taproom.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruitynoble hop
citrusy
fruity
noble hop
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with soft citrus notes from the Tettnang hops, complemented by delicate stone fruit undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bitterblond

◎ Appearance

Bitterblond presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of tiny bubbles that sustains the foam collar throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft citrus notes from the Tettnang hops, complemented by delicate stone fruit undertones. A clean, neutral malt base allows the noble hop character to breathe, with no apparent esters or off-aromas—a hallmark of this restrained, session-focused Kölsch.

light citrusstone fruitnoble hopsclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and well-balanced, with a light malt sweetness that transitions into a subtle citrus mid-palate. The bitterness emerges softly but with structure, at 22 IBU sitting comfortably between refreshing and assertive, while maintaining a crisp, clean finish without harshness.

smooth maltcitrus forwardsoft bitternesscrisp palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading with a lingering citrus note and a faint herbal dryness. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip rather than overwhelming the palate.

clean fadecitrus echodry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stange

The right glass focuses the aroma and maintains carbonation — enhancing everything that makes this beer worth drinking.

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Food Pairing

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