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L'Oeuf

Brouwerij 't IJ
Netherlands·Blonde Ale
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A full malt character meets fresh American hops in this summery blonde. First brewed at Proeflokaal De Molen, it was met with great enthusiasm. Amsterdam tap water, barley malt and wheat malt, at 4.4% and best served cold at 5–6 °C. Brewed in Amsterdam, in the former bathhouse the brewery has called home since 1985.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatmaltyhoppy
wheat
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with soft wheat notes and a clean, grainy maltiness that forms the beer's foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for L'Oeuf

◎ Appearance

L'Oeuf presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the pour.

pale goldenclearfine head retentioncrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft wheat notes and a clean, grainy maltiness that forms the beer's foundation. Fresh American hops contribute subtle citrus and floral character without overwhelming the delicate balance, creating an inviting, summery profile.

wheat grainclean maltcitrus hopsfloral notes

◐ Taste

The palate is light and refreshing, with a full malt character that delivers sweetness and bread-like warmth on entry. American hops provide restrained bitterness and a dry edge that keeps the beer crisp and clean, preventing any cloying sensation.

malty sweetnessbread notesdry hoppy finishlight body

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, with residual hop bitterness fading cleanly into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. The beer leaves the palate feeling balanced and ready for the next sip.

dryrefreshingclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

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

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