Hop Harvest
Hop Harvest is brewed once a year at picking time with wet hops, freshly harvested Belgian cones that go into the beer undried. The recipe changes every year, so each edition turns out a little different, and the brewery advises drinking it young while the fresh-hop character is at its peak. It is a top-fermented ale, refermented in the bottle, whose colour ranges from blond to amber. The nose is green and floral, with cut grass, citrus and pine over a soft malt base. On the palate a full, floral bitterness builds and carries into a long finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Hop Harvest
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.
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What is a Belgian Pale Ale?
Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.
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