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Rebelse Strop

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Rebelse Strop followed Gentse Strop five years after its launch, built on the same golden blonde but fermented with Brettanomyces. The wild yeast keeps working after bottling, so the beer changes as it ages. Earthy, funky notes open the nose, followed by citrus, fruity esters and a spicy touch. Young, it tastes fruity and hop-bitter with a subtle acidity; with time it grows softer and rounder, and the finish stays dry and bitter.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Bronze · 2018
Brussels Beer Challenge
Speciality beer (Less than 7 ABV)
★Bronze — Brussels Beer Challenge (Speciality beer (Less than 7 ABV))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
funkyearthyfruity
funky
earthy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced earthy and funky character, the signature of Brettanomyces at work.
also:sour,honey
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rebelse Strop

◎ Appearance

Rebelse Strop presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings delicately to the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam collar throughout the tasting.

pale goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced earthy and funky character, the signature of Brettanomyces at work. Bright citrus and stone fruit esters emerge beneath, accompanied by a subtle spicy, peppery quality that evolves as the beer warms in the glass.

wild yeast funkcitrus, stone fruitearthy, spicy

◐ Taste

Young Rebelse Strop displays fruity notes and assertive hop bitterness balanced by a gentle acidity that keeps the palate refreshing. Over time, the character softens and rounds considerably, allowing the subtle funky esters and malt sweetness to integrate more harmoniously, though the dry, bitter backbone persists throughout.

fruity, hop-forwardsubtle aciditydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistently bitter, with a clean, mineral-like aftertaste that lingers moderately. The funky, wild-yeast character fades gradually, leaving behind a pleasant dryness.

dry, bittermoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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