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Paradijsvogel

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Lightly sweet and softly bitter, this flamboyant blonde of 5.6% was born when two breweries got together. Barley malt, wheat malt, oat flakes, yeast and hops go into it, and the brewery lists it among its limited editions. Serve it cold, at 3–5 °C. It comes from the Amsterdam brewery that has worked in a former bathhouse since 1985.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltywheatclean
malty
wheat
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malty notes underscored by a gentle wheat character that adds lightness and grain-forward appeal.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paradijsvogel

◎ Appearance

Paradijsvogel presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings elegantly to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence without excess. The lacing displays fine, delicate patterns as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malty notes underscored by a gentle wheat character that adds lightness and grain-forward appeal. Noble hops contribute a restrained floral and herbaceous backdrop without dominating, while the yeast remains subtle and clean. A faint sweetness rounds out the bouquet, inviting further exploration.

malty grainwheat floursoft herbsclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, lightly sweet malty foundation enhanced by the wheat component's soft texture and slightly bready undertones. A delicate bitterness emerges mid-palate, balancing the natural sweetness without aggression, while the oat flakes contribute a velvety mouthfeel. The finish remains crisp and clean, with a refreshing quality that lingers briefly.

malty sweetwheat softnessgentle bitternessvelvety texture

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, drying gently without harshness. A subtle grain sweetness and mild herbal bitterness fade smoothly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean drymild aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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