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Ypra

Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste
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🌍 Belgium · Belgian Blonde Ale · One of 46 Belgian Blonde Ales in hopIQ

Ypra was the main beer of Brouwerij Vermeulen in Ypres, founded in 1836, which stopped brewing in 1976. After the Vander Ghinste family took over the Vermeulen brewery in 2021, the name returned in 2023 as a hoppy Belgian blond brewed in Bellegem. Five hop varieties give aromas of orange, grapefruit, citrus and berries. The bottle-conditioned beer is golden with a thin white head, soft and fresh on the palate, lightly malty and finished by a gentle, citrusy bitterness.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5

AWARDS

Silver · 2024
Concours International de Lyon
Silver · 2024
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2026
Concours International de Lyon
★Silver — Concours International de Lyon
★Silver — World Beer Awards
★Silver — Concours International de Lyon
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
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Blonde Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
citrusy
orange
berry

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best Belgian Ales→Featured inThe Best Belgian Beers→

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ypra

◎ Appearance

Ypra presents a clear, golden hue with bright transparency. A thin white head forms on the pour, displaying fine carbonation and modest lacing that clings delicately to the glass. The visual profile is characteristic of a well-crafted Belgian blonde, clean and inviting.

golden, clearfine carbonationthin white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange and grapefruit dominate, supported by subtle berry undertones from the five-hop blend. Beneath the hop character lies a soft, grainy malt foundation that does not overwhelm. The bouquet is fresh and lively, with no solvent or yeast-driven phenolics.

orange, grapefruitcitrus-forwardsubtle berry notesrestrained malt

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and smooth, with a light malty sweetness that establishes body without heaviness. Mid-palate remains balanced, allowing the citrus and hop bitterness to develop gently rather than aggressively. The finish brings a refined, citrus-edged bitterness that resolves cleanly at 23 IBU, never sharp or astringent.

soft, smoothlightly maltybalanced bitternesscitrus-driven finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and moderately dry, with citrus notes lingering pleasantly without persistence. A gentle hop bitterness fades evenly, leaving the palate refreshed rather than weighted.

crisp, drycitrus lingerclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ypra

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Ypra

About Belgian Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Blonde Ale?

Belgian Blonde Ale 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 Belgian Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, bitter character as Ypra will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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