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De Koninck

Brouwerij De Koninck
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🌍 Belgium · Belgian Pale Ale · One of 6 Belgian Pale Ales in hopIQ

Antwerp's city beer, served in the iconic bolleke glass since 1833. A soft, biscuity amber pale ale with banana and bready malt on the nose, followed by subtle cinnamon spice and a gentle hop finish. Toasty maltiness sets the stage for a plum-cherry fruitiness and a subdued Belgian yeast profile. The quintessential session ale of Antwerp.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

malty
100%
bread
63%
crisp
50%
hoppy
50%
clean finish
50%
citrus
50%
refreshing
38%
grain
38%
clean
25%
fruity
25%
caramel
25%
balanced
25%
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About Belgian Pale Ale

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What is a Belgian Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of De Koninck

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Goblet
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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