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Gerstederrie

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Halve Tamme's take on the barley wine pours copper red-brown and drinks full-bodied and thick, even syrupy, with bold flavours in balance with its bitterness. At 11.2% ABV and 35 IBU it is a strong beer, brewed in small batches by two friends in Zevenbergen, who have run their nano-brewery since 2015.

ABV
11.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycarameldark fruit
malty
caramel
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose reveals a complex malt foundation with pronounced notes of dark caramel and toasted grain.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gerstederrie

◎ Appearance

Gerstederrie presents a copper red-brown hue with notable depth and clarity. The head forms densely and clings to the glass with evident persistence, leaving thick bands of lacing that track the descent of each sip. Carbonation is moderate, appropriate to the beer's full-bodied character.

copper red-browndense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a complex malt foundation with pronounced notes of dark caramel and toasted grain. Beneath lies a subtle fruitiness—dark stone fruits and dried plum emerge as the beer warms slightly. Noble hop character provides a restrained herbal frame that supports rather than dominates the composition.

dark carameltoasted Malzdark fruitnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters with full, syrupy body and immediate sweetness from residual sugars and caramel malt. Mid-palate develops layers of rich, toasted grain flavour balanced by a measured bitterness that builds without aggression. At 11.2% ABV, warmth is present but integrated; alcohol supports rather than overwhelms the malt structure.

syrupy bodycaramel sweetnessbalanced bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish extends long and dry, with bitterness lingering pleasantly on the palate. A residual malt sweetness persists beneath, creating a complex fade that invites contemplation.

dry finishlingering bitternessmalt persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
80
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

Excellent cellar candidate — can age 3–10 years, developing dried fruit, toffee and sherry notes.

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