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Ebeltoft Belgian Brown

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Lightly hazy and amber golden, this brown ale is nicely full-bodied, with a balanced relationship between sweetness and a fresh, malty, slightly tart bitterness. Perfumed spices from the Belgian yeast strains lift the whole. On the label Peder Zacho Hansen calls it drinkable, full of flavour and with a light fresh bitterness. The beer used to be called Rosenholm Belgian Brown and has since lost the first word.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
deep amber20
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicymaltytart
spicy
malty
tart
yeasty
Aroma
Perfumed spice notes from the Belgian yeast strains lead the bouquet, accompanied by warm, honeyed malt undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ebeltoft Belgian Brown

◎ Appearance

Lightly hazy amber-gold with a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with good adhesion. The cloudiness arises from the yeast character rather than poor clarity, creating an inviting, approachable visual presence. Carbonation is moderate, supporting a gentle sparkle without aggressive activity.

amber-goldlightly hazypersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Perfumed spice notes from the Belgian yeast strains lead the bouquet, accompanied by warm, honeyed malt undertones. A gentle floral quality enhances the aromatics, while a subtle herbal edge from restrained noble hops provides balance. The nose is inviting and complex without being assertive or overpowering.

Belgian spicehoneyed maltherbal liftfloral perfume

◐ Taste

The palate opens full-bodied and sweet, with caramel and bread-crust notes from well-rounded malts dominating the entry and mid-palate. A fresh, slightly tart bitterness emerges gradually, creating pleasant tension with the initial sweetness. The spiced yeast character weaves throughout, adding complexity and a lively, refreshing quality that prevents cloying.

full-bodiedbalanced sweet-bitterbread crustspiced yeast

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with the tart bitterness lingering pleasantly alongside residual malt sweetness. The aftertaste remains dry and slightly peppery, inviting another sip without fatigue.

medium finishdry aftertastelingering spice
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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