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Gentse Gruut Stout 00

Gentse Gruut Stadsbrouwerij
Belgium·Alcohol-Free Stout
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An alcohol-free stout from Ghent's herb brewery: several barley malts, roasted malt and oats form the base, herbs stand in for hops, and not a single hop goes in. The palate is full, with roasted malt and a touch of caramel, coffee and dark chocolate, then a lightly bitter finish. 0.03% ABV; best served at 6 °C.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
caramel
herbal
Aroma
Prominent roasted malt aromas dominate, layered with notes of dark chocolate and coffee.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gentse Gruut Stout 00

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with opaque clarity, characteristic of a traditional stout. A dense, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is gentle, lending a soft, velvety mouthfeel despite the absence of alcohol.

deep black-brownopaquedense cream headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Prominent roasted malt aromas dominate, layered with notes of dark chocolate and coffee. A subtle herbal complexity emerges beneath, replacing the typical hop signature with gentler botanical tones. Caramel sweetness threads through the nose, rounding the intensity.

roasted maltsdark chocolatecoffeeherbal notes

◐ Taste

The palate enters full and rich, with robust roasted malt as the foundation. Mid-palate reveals silky chocolate and coffee notes, complemented by a delicate caramel undertone and a hint of dark fruit. A controlled herbal bitterness unfolds cleanly, providing structure without harshness.

full-bodiedroasted maltschocolate, coffeecontrolled bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the herbal bitterness extending gracefully into the aftertaste. A faint roasted note persists, leaving the mouth pleasantly clean.

dry finishherbal bitternesssmooth fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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