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De Klok Bier

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A blond, bottom-fermented lager: malty in the taste, with a fine citrus note and a grassy hop presence, and a moderately bitter aftertaste. It is brewed at 4.8% ABV and sold in bottles and cans. The name honours Brouwerij de Klok, as the Grolsche Bierbrouwerij was called from 1809 to 1954; the church bell that rang when the service ended was the cue for a cold beer.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltygrassycitrusy
malty
grassy
citrusy
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, grainy malz character—subtle sweetness without heaviness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for De Klok Bier

◎ Appearance

De Klok presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly with fine, persistent bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, characteristic of a carefully conditioned bottom-fermented lager.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, grainy malz character—subtle sweetness without heaviness. A distinctive grassy hop presence emerges in the mid-nose, accompanied by faint citrus notes that add brightness without dominating. The overall aroma remains restrained and balanced, inviting rather than assertive.

grainy maltzgrassy hopslight citrusclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with prominent maltz sweetness that gives structure without cloying the palate. Mid-palate develops a grassy, herbal hop character alongside a subtle citrus note, creating complexity within a light framework. The bitterness arrives gradually and moderately, finishing with a dry, crisp edge that avoids harshness.

malty sweetnessgrassy finishmoderate bitternesscrisp palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is moderately bitter with lingering dryness, leaving behind grain and subtle citrus notes. Refreshing rather than heavy, the finish invites another sip without fatigue.

dry aftertasterefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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