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Armoedzaaier

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Just 2.5% ABV, and made to be reached for twice: Armoedzaaier is a light-bodied table beer with floral aromas, fresh citrus on the palate and a hoppy finish with a touch of bitterness. Pilsner and caramel malts, hops and yeast are all it takes. Unfiltered and unpasteurised, from the old grain mill in Veenhuizen, in bottles and, for hospitality only, on keg.

ABV
2.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralhoppycitrusy
floral
hoppy
citrusy
caramel
clean
malty
Aroma
Floral and herbal notes dominate the nose, with a gentle citrus undertone that suggests lemon zest and fresh herbs.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Armoedzaaier

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a light, hazy cast—characteristic of an unfiltered, unpasteurised ale. The modest head settles quickly but leaves a delicate lacing along the glass. Fine carbonation creates a gentle, inviting visual presence befitting a table beer.

pale goldenunfiltered hazedelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Floral and herbal notes dominate the nose, with a gentle citrus undertone that suggests lemon zest and fresh herbs. Caramel malt provides a soft, muted sweetness in the background, while the hop character remains restrained but present—more refined than aggressive.

floral, herbalcitrus zestsoft caramel

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with citrus notes moving quickly across the palate. The mid-palate reveals a light, barely perceptible caramel sweetness that balances the developing hop bitterness. A gentle but persistent bitterness emerges in the finish, offering substance without weight.

citrus forwardlight-bodieddry finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a lingering hoppy bitterness that fades cleanly. The aftertaste is refreshingly dry, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry, hoppyclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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