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Ename Pater

Brouwerij Roman
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🌍 Belgium · Belgian Pale Ale · One of 26 Belgian Pale Ales in hopIQ

Ename Pater is a light Belgian pale ale modelled on the patersbier, the lower-strength table beer that monks once brewed for their own daily use. It is unfiltered and refermented in the bottle, and hops added toward the end of fermentation give it much of its character. Citrus, fresh herbs and green hop notes lead the nose. The body stays light and lively, and the finish is dry and distinctly hoppy, with a clean bitterness that lingers.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
herbal
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
citrusy

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ename Pater

◎ Appearance

Ename Pater presents a pale golden hue with a hazy, unfiltered character that speaks to its bottle-refermented nature. The head is persistent and well-structured, laying down a fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating an inviting, dynamic appearance throughout the pour.

pale goldenunfiltered, hazypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is fresh and herbaceous, with bright citrus notes leading the way—likely from late-addition hops. Green hop character and a mineral herbal quality dominate, while a subtle, clean yeast presence rounds out the profile without any off-notes. The overall impression is crisp and aromatic, true to its patersbier heritage.

citrus, brightgreen hops, herbalfresh, cleanmineral notes

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing on the palate, with a delicate balance between subtle malt sweetness and the assertive hop bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. The body remains lean and nimble, allowing the herbal and citrus hop character to shine without heaviness. Clean bitterness defines the experience, integrated rather than astringent.

light body, crispherbal bitternesscitrus hop characterbalanced, dry

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and distinctly hoppy, with a lingering, clean bitterness that persists pleasantly without fatigue. The aftertaste remains refreshing and herb-forward, inviting another sip.

dry finishhoppy, lingeringclean bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ename Pater

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 Ename Pater

About Belgian Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Belgian Pale Ale

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

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