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Caféracer

Netherlands·Blonde Ale
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Caféracer is DAVO's house beer: an unpretentious blonde that is fruity and lightly malty, with a spicy start, a hint of toffee and a fine hop bitterness. It is not too heavy and has no frills, at 5.8% ABV and 22 IBU. Brewed in Deventer, where the brewery began, it is a beer with nothing to prove. The brewery pours in a tasting room beneath the Wilhelminabrug on the IJssel.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
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
fruityspicyhoppy
fruity
spicy
hoppy
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with spicy, peppery notes from noble hops, followed by subtle fruity esters reminiscent of stone fruit and mild citrus.
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Caféracer

◎ Appearance

Caféracer presents a bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a lively, effervescent character. The head is fine and persistent, leaving delicate lacing down the glass as it settles. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, contributing to an inviting, approachable visual presence.

golden-yellowbright and clearfine persistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with spicy, peppery notes from noble hops, followed by subtle fruity esters reminiscent of stone fruit and mild citrus. A light, clean malt backbone emerges without heaviness, while a soft toffee sweetness sits quietly in the background. The overall aromatic profile is balanced and unpretentious, inviting rather than assertive.

spicy hop characterstone fruit esterslight Malz basetoffee sweetness

◐ Taste

On the palate, Caféracer begins with a crisp, spicy entry followed by a clean, lightly malty mid-section that avoids any cloying sweetness. The fruity notes persist as a gentle undertone, while a measured hop bitterness (22 IBU) develops smoothly without aggression. The finish is dry and refreshing, with the toffee note lingering softly as a final flourish.

crisp entrybalanced bitternesssmooth and cleandry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and refreshing, fading with a subtle combination of lingering hop dryness and a whisper of caramel sweetness. There is no heaviness or lingering harshness, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

refreshinglight aftertasteclean departure
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
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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