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Dragonfly Girl with Red Ballon

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Lightly sweet with a gentle spiciness from the cognac casks; the malt caresses the palate, accompanied by low bitterness, and the strength is barely noticeable. This organic quadrupel is dark golden with a silky mouthfeel and brings Belgian brewing tradition together with the noble character of cognac casks. Hopped with Bramling Cross (berries, citrus) and Huell Melon (honeydew melon, strawberry).

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruitymaltyberry
fruity
malty
berry
oak
citrusy
spicy
Aroma
Cognac cask character leads the nose with subtle warmth and oak influence, layered beneath ripe berry and honeydew melon notes from the Bramling Cross and Huell Melon hops.
also:honey,bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dragonfly Girl with Red Ballon

◎ Appearance

Dark golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings elegantly to the glass. The carbonation is refined and restrained, appropriate to the style. Visual presence suggests both refinement and weight without opacity.

dark goldenbright claritysilky head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Cognac cask character leads the nose with subtle warmth and oak influence, layered beneath ripe berry and honeydew melon notes from the Bramling Cross and Huell Melon hops. The malt foundation provides a soft, honeyed sweetness without assertiveness. Spice emerges gently on extended nosing, never sharp or intrusive.

cognac oakripe berrieshoneydew melonhoneyed maltgentle spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with the palate enveloped by silky texture and a caressing sweetness that evolves into citrus and berry complexity mid-sip. The 31 IBU bitterness remains low and balanced, allowing the oak-derived spice and stone fruit character to dominate. Strength is expertly integrated—warmth exists without alcohol burn.

smooth entrysilky mouthfeelberry-citrus balancesubdued bitternessintegrated warmth

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers gently with residual honeyed sweetness, oak spice, and a faint berry echo. Clean without harshness, the finish leaves the palate satisfied yet unburdened.

lingering sweetnessoak spice tailclean departure
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–14°C. This is a contemplative beer — warmth unlocks the dark fruit, caramel and complex malt.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Built for cellaring. Age 2–5 years for deeper complexity. Store upright at 12–16°C.

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