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Postulant

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A fruity and refreshing pale ale at 4.8% ABV from a monastery brewery behind the Willibrordus Monastery in The Hague. The brewhouse is small, 2,000 to 3,000 litres a month, and the beer is delivered by cargo bike to bars, restaurants and bottle shops nearby or poured in the tasting room next door.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycleanhoppy
fruity
clean
hoppy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest—supported by herbal hop character and a subtle stone fruit undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Postulant

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with crisp retention. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the visual presence throughout the drink.

light goldenbright claritytight head retentioneffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest—supported by herbal hop character and a subtle stone fruit undertone. Below this sits a clean, understated malt backbone with a hint of grain sweetness that frames without overwhelming the aromatic profile.

citrus zestherbal hopsstone fruitclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with balanced bitterness that sits at the midpoint rather than dominating. The palate moves through citrusy and gently hoppy notes with a light, clean malt presence that adds body without heaviness. Moderate bitterness carries through the middle register, finishing with a dry, refreshing quality.

balanced bitternessdry palatelight bodycitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with a gentle fade of citrus and hop character that leaves a dry, crisp aftertaste. No harshness or cloying sweetness—only refreshment.

clean dry finishmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
81
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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