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Vuurzee

De Goede & De Stoute
Netherlands·Bière de Champagne
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Sparkling brut beer with a light lactic tang, a fine mousse and a soft tannic bitterness from Pinot Noir grape skins that replaces much of the usual hop bitterness. Brewed top-fermented with sparkling-wine yeast and hand-picked Pinot Noir from its own vineyard in Loosdrecht, then matured three to four months in the bottle as the bubbles turn fine. Older vintages soften and pick up honeycomb notes. Served at about 8 °C.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
honeysourfruity
honey
sour
fruity
spicy
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with honeycomb and dried fruit notes, layered with subtle lactic character and the mineral edge of Pinot Noir grape skins.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vuurzee

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a persistent, fine mousse that clings delicately to the glass. The carbonation is refined and elegant, creating a continuous stream of small bubbles that sustain a creamy head. Bright and inviting, with the visual hallmark of a well-made sparkling wine.

pale goldenfine mousseexcellent lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with honeycomb and dried fruit notes, layered with subtle lactic character and the mineral edge of Pinot Noir grape skins. Gentle yeast-derived complexity—bready and slightly spicy undertones—adds depth without overwhelming. Crisp and fresh, with restrained floral hints that suggest the wine's influence on fermentation.

honeycomblactic tangdried fruitgrape tannin

◐ Taste

The palate is dry and crisp, with soft tannic grip from Pinot Noir replacing hop bitterness. Honey and subtle spice emerge mid-palate, supported by a creamy mouthfeel that balances the 8.5% alcohol smoothly. Bitterness is gentle and refined, lingering as a soft astringency rather than a sharp bite.

dryhoneyedsoft tanninsmooth alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering honey and a whisper of bitter grape skin. Carbonation fades gracefully, leaving behind a dry, slightly spicy aftertaste.

dry finishmoderate lengthhoneyed aftertaste
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
87
Finish
83
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°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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