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SUPER 8 Flandrien

Brouwerij Haacht
Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Touches of oak and vanilla, with hops and coriander adding character: a golden-blond beer at 6.4% with real body. Flandrien is the kopman, the lead rider, of the SUPER 8 range, a thirst-quencher surrounded by a strong team of flavour-makers. An alcohol-free 0.0 version carries the same vanilla and oak touch.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
corianderoakvanilla
coriander
oak
vanilla
hoppy
spicy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced vanilla and oak notes, layered beneath a subtle herbal and spicy coriander impression.
also:honey
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for SUPER 8 Flandrien

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-blonde body presents with excellent clarity and fine, sustained head retention. The carbonation is lively and visible, creating persistent Schaumkleiden along the glass walls. The pale straw color signals the beer's delicate malt foundation and noble hop character.

golden-blondeclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced vanilla and oak notes, layered beneath a subtle herbal and spicy coriander impression. Refined noble hops contribute a gentle floral undertone, while soft grain aromas from the Malz provide balance without dominating. The overall bouquet is inviting and complex for its ABV, with no harsh alcohol presence.

vanilla, oakcoriander spicenoble hopssoft grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and vollmundig, with vanilla and oak flavors establishing the palate immediately. Mid-palate develops a spicy coriander bite alongside a subtle hoppy grassiness and light honey sweetness, creating a well-rounded flavor matrix. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the supporting notes of fruit and spice to remain prominent throughout.

vanilla-oak forwardspicy coriandersmooth bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and erfrischend, with lingering spice and a gentle oak dryness that invites another sip. Aftertaste fades gracefully without astringency, leaving a light honey-grain impression on the palate.

refreshingdry finishlight honey echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

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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