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Sloeber dates from 1983 and is the oldest top-fermented beer in the brewery's range, a strong golden ale refermented in the bottle. The name is Flemish for a rascal or poor devil. Ripe fruit leads the nose, with a hint of sweetness and a warming alcohol note. The palate is fruity and slightly sweet, the strength shows as a gentle warmth rather than heat, and a lightly bitter finish keeps the body from turning heavy.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityspicybready
fruity
spicy
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and orchard fruit notes, supported by a delicate sweetness that suggests honey and light caramel undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sloeber

◎ Appearance

Sloeber displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with deliberate lacing. The carbonation is visible and measured, contributing to the beer's elegant presentation without appearing aggressive or over-worked.

bright goldencrisp white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and orchard fruit notes, supported by a delicate sweetness that suggests honey and light caramel undertones. Beneath these fruity elements sits a gentle warmth from the alcohol, which remains restrained and integrated rather than sharp or volatile.

ripe stone fruitorchard fruitsubtle sweetnesswarming alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate opens with fruity character and a pleasant sweetness that evolves through the mid-section, balanced by the beer's considerable strength which manifests as gentle warmth rather than heat or harshness. A lightly bitter finish prevents the body from becoming cloying, drying the palate and inviting the next sip.

fruity entrysubtle sweetnesslight bitternesswarming strength

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the bitterness providing structure without dominance. The aftertaste carries faint fruit notes and a lingering warmth that reflects the beer's 7.5% ABV in the most graceful manner.

clean finishlight bitternesslingering warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
80
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

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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