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Achter de Duinen

Netherlands·American Wheat Ale
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Achter de Duinen means "behind the dunes", and its place is a sunny terrace, before or after. This American wheat ale is sturdier and hoppier than a traditional witbier, with a light bitterness and aromas of citrus and tropical fruit from several different hops. It is one of the five beers Eiber brews all year round, at 4.5 % ABV.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
clean
wheat
Aroma
Aromatic and inviting, leading with bright citrus notes and ripe tropical fruit—pineapple and passionfruit emerge distinctly.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Achter de Duinen

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to light golden hue with excellent clarity. Fine, white head forms readily and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a gentle effervescence throughout.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Aromatic and inviting, leading with bright citrus notes and ripe tropical fruit—pineapple and passionfruit emerge distinctly. Underlying wheat character provides a soft, grainy foundation without obscuring the hop-driven profile. Light floral and herbal accents from noble hops round out the nose.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitherbal hopswheat grain

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing with moderate hoppy bitterness balanced by the wheat ale's natural sweetness. Mid-palate delivers layered tropical and citrus flavors—tangerine and stone fruit—without heaviness. Bitterness builds gradually to a pleasant, lingering finish that remains crisp and dry.

hoppycitrustropical notesbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry, clean aftertaste with gentle hop bitterness and a whisper of wheat. The finish is medium in length, leaving a refreshing sensation ideal for a sunny terrace setting.

dry finishcrispmedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°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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About American Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Wheat Ale?

American Wheat Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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