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Grolsch Frisse Lentebok

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Citrus and green apple shape the aroma of this clear, amber-gold spring bock, soft and fresh in taste. Grolsch has brewed the Frisse Lentebok since 1994. At 6.5% it is made from water, barley malt and hops, a beer for the moment the sun shows up again and people head back outside.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityclean
citrusy
fruity
clean
caramel
malty
Aroma
Citrus notes lead the nose, with prominent green apple and lemon zest providing a crisp, orchard-like character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grolsch Frisse Lentebok

◎ Appearance

Clear and bright amber-gold in the glass, with a luminous quality typical of spring bocks. The head forms quickly and maintains a stable collar of fine bubbles, leaving delicate lacing as the beer descends. Carbonation is moderate and evenly dispersed, contributing to the beer's inviting visual presence.

amber-goldclear, brightfine head retention

◌ Aroma

Citrus notes lead the nose, with prominent green apple and lemon zest providing a crisp, orchard-like character. A soft malty sweetness underpins the top notes, suggesting pale and caramel malts in gentle balance. The overall impression is fresh and clean, with no sharp alcoholic heat despite the 6.5% ABV.

citrus, lemon zestgreen applesoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and smooth, delivering immediate fruity and citric flavors that mirror the aroma. Mid-palate reveals a subtle caramel malt backbone that provides structure without heaviness, while bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBUs, allowing the fruit and freshness to dominate. The body is clean and sessionable, finishing with a trace of fruit and a whisper of alcohol warmth.

smooth, soft entryfruity citrusrestrained bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with citrus notes lingering briefly before fading to a clean, neutral aftertaste. No astringency or harshness remains; the beer seems to evaporate from the palate, inviting another sip.

dry finishshort, clean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°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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Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

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