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De 7 Deugden Session Ale

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A pale session ale at 4.2% ABV with accents of citrus, berries and melon. Barley malt, wheat malt and hops make up the recipe. It comes from the social brewery at the Akersluis in Amsterdam-Sloten, where the beers are brewed by people who are far from the regular job market. It is also listed as Zomerbier.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcitrusyberry
wheat
citrusy
berry
malty
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit—layered over a soft, grainy wheat character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for De 7 Deugden Session Ale

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue typical of the blonde ale style, with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a delicate bead that rises steadily through the glass. Lacing clings gently to the sides as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenclearfine headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit—layered over a soft, grainy wheat character. Subtle berry aromatics emerge beneath, along with hints of melon that add a gentle, summery dimension. Edelhopfen contribute a clean, herbal quality without aggressive floral intensity.

citrus forwardgrainy wheatstone fruitclean hop

◐ Taste

The palate leads with a light, refreshing wheat-driven malt body that feels smooth and approachable. Citrus and berry flavors develop in the mid-palate, with a faint tropical undertone that keeps the beer lively. Bitterness is restrained at 15 IBU, allowing sweetness and fruit to remain the primary focus while maintaining balance and crispness.

wheat-forwardcitrus-berrylight-bodieddelicate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with citrus and berry notes trailing away gracefully. A subtle malty sweetness lingers briefly before fading, leaving a refreshing, slightly crisp sensation on the palate.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
78
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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