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Prinsenleven

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Royal blond beer with a fresh style: Nelson Sauvin hops from New Zealand lend a subtle Sauvignon Blanc signature, a hint of orange peel rounds it off, and champagne yeast brings a refined mousse. Elegant, easy to drink and layered. A new arrival in the De Goede & De Stoute family, poured as a toast to the princely life.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
orangecitrusyfruity
orange
citrusy
fruity
honey
Aroma
Nelson Sauvin hops deliver a distinctive white wine-like character reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, with subtle green fruit and herbal notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Prinsenleven

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the style. The head forms with fine, persistent bubbles that cling delicately to the glass, demonstrating refined carbonation and strong lacing retention. A visually elegant presentation befitting its royal heritage.

pale goldenbright clarityfine persistent headdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Nelson Sauvin hops deliver a distinctive white wine-like character reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, with subtle green fruit and herbal notes. Bright citrus and candied orange peel emerge on the mid-nose, while the champagne yeast contributes a refined, slightly floral undertone that adds complexity without dominating. The overall impression is crisp and sophisticated, with good aromatic balance.

Sauvignon Blanc characterorange peelgreen fruitfloral yeast notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and refined, with the Nelson Sauvin hops expressing citrus and subtle white wine-like complexity. A gentle honey sweetness provides mid-palate richness and body, balanced by restrained bitterness (22 IBU) that never overwhelms. The champagne yeast creates a creamy, almost velvety texture that enhances drinkability while maintaining an underlying crispness that keeps the beer refreshing and layered.

smooth entryhoney sweetnesscitrus notescreamy texturerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and elegant, with the orange peel note lingering gently against a backdrop of residual honey warmth. The beer fades with a refreshing, bone-dry quality that invites another sip without any cloying aftertaste.

clean finishorange peel faderefreshing dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
86
Finish
79
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

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

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