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Gooisch Licht

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Citrus and grass notes, a fresh hop aroma and a soft, creamy mouthfeel: Gooisch Licht is an alcohol-free beer, light in taste, in alcohol and in calories. At 0.3% ABV and 12 IBU the brewery made it for anyone who wants to drink as much as they like, brewed in Hilversum from local raw materials where possible.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassycitrusyhoppy
grassy
citrusy
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh citrus notes and herbaceous grass character, supported by a clean hop aroma that speaks to careful noble hop selection.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gooisch Licht

◎ Appearance

Gooisch Licht presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms delicately and maintains modest retention with fine Schaumkleiden along the glass. Carbonation is evident and gentle, appropriate to the style's refreshing character.

pale goldenclearfine lacinggently carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus notes and herbaceous grass character, supported by a clean hop aroma that speaks to careful noble hop selection. Underneath lies a faint, soft malt backbone without heaviness, creating an inviting and balanced first impression.

citrus, grassfresh Edelhopfenclean maltsoft aromatic

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp with immediate citrus and grassy flavors building through the mid-palate. A creamy mouthfeel softens the experience despite the low alcohol and minimal IBU, while subtle bready notes emerge mid-sip. Bitterness remains restrained at 12 IBU, allowing hop and citrus character to lead without harshness.

citrus-forwardcreamy bodygrassy hoprestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp with moderate length, fading gracefully without any cloying sweetness. Residual citrus and grass notes linger briefly before giving way to a dry, refreshing aftertaste.

clean finishdryrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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