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Kasteel Tropical

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Vibrant yellow and strong at 7 %, this tropical beer opens with the scent of passion fruit and a glass full of fresh aromas. The palate brings mango, peach and a slightly sweet pineapple note, balanced by the fresh acidity of the passion fruit. The tropical flavours linger in a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste. Served at 5 °C.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruitypeach
tropical
fruity
peach
Aroma
The nose opens immediately with pronounced passion fruit aromatics, followed by waves of ripe mango and stone fruit character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kasteel Tropical

◎ Appearance

Kasteel Tropical presents a vibrant golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and brightness. The carbonation is lively, producing a fine, persistent head with good retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass.

golden-yellowbright claritylively carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens immediately with pronounced passion fruit aromatics, followed by waves of ripe mango and stone fruit character. Fresh, fruity acidity underlies these tropical notes, creating an inviting and clean aromatic profile that emphasizes natural fruit esters over malt or hop complexity.

passion fruit forwardripe mangopeach and stone fruitfresh acidity

◐ Taste

Entry brings juicy mango and peach notes to the fore, with a slightly sweet pineapple middle that balances the fruit's natural acidity. The palate remains crisp throughout, with restrained bitterness and a touch of dryness that prevents cloying sweetness and maintains freshness.

mango-peach drivenslightly sweetcrisp aciditydry balance

◑ Finish

The tropical fruit character lingers pleasantly into the finish, culminating in a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste that gradually fades. The lingering passion fruit acidity leaves the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

dry finishtropical persistencerefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
72
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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