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Mirakel

Brouwerij De Ranke
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🌍 Belgium · Gueuze · One of 17 Gueuzes in hopIQ

Mirakel is De Ranke's own gueuze-style blend and the brewery's first venture into spontaneous fermentation. At its heart is Spierelambiek, a spontaneously fermented beer brewed in Dottignies and named after a small river that runs near the brewery. It is blended with two traditional lambics from the Senne valley, using one-, two- and three-year-old beer. It pours clear gold with a lively white head. Green apple, lemon, unripe grape, gooseberry and hay fill the nose. The palate is tart, crisp and very dry, with light oak, a faint bitterness and a mineral finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Gueuze.
Fermentation & yeast
tart
fruity
sour
funky
Distinctive notes
mineral
oak
Hop character
citrusygrassy

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mirakel

◎ Appearance

Mirakel pours a clear, luminous pale gold with excellent transparency. A lively white head forms and clings persistently to the glass, displaying fine Schaumkleiden as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is visibly active, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the liquid.

pale goldclearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright stone fruit and orchard notes, with green apple and lemon leading the way. Behind these sits a subtle herbaceous undertone of hay and hints of unripe grape and gooseberry, creating a complex, slightly tart character. A faint minerality underpins the profile, typical of traditional lambic blending.

green apple, lemongooseberry, unripe grapehay, herbaceousmineral undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced tartness and crisp acidity, delivering a bone-dry impression across the mid-palate. Light oak notes surface alongside a subtle, restrained bitterness, while minerality carries through the tasting experience. The texture remains lean and refreshing, with no residual sweetness.

tart, crispbone-drylight oakmineral finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, with the acidity and mineral notes lingering briefly before fading cleanly. No warming sensation persists, leaving behind only a dry, slightly astringent aftertaste.

dry aftertasteshort finishclean departure
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mirakel

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Mirakel

About Gueuze

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Gueuze?

Gueuze is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Gueuze

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