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Baltic Ale

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A golden ale that wears its Belgian heritage lightly. The pour yields a voluminous, fine-grained head above a warm amber hue. On the nose, subtle spice unfolds—green peppercorn and a whisper of nutmeg from the yeast—before the first sip reveals a soft, full body that drinks dry and wine-like, almost austere. The finish stretches long with a gentle, lingering bitterness that frames rather than dominates. At 7.5%, this is a contemplative ale for the evening hour, when the day's edge softens and complexity matters more than refreshment.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper

AWARDS

World's Best Style Winner
World Beer Award
Platin
Meiningers International Craft Beer Award
★World's Best Style Winner — World Beer Award
★Platin — Meiningers International Craft Beer Award
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyyeastyherbal
spicy
yeasty
herbal
spicy hop
nutty
noble hop
Aroma
Subtle spice emerges on the nose—green peppercorn and whispers of nutmeg characteristic of Belgian yeast character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baltic Ale

◎ Appearance

The pour generates a voluminous, fine-grained head that settles into persistent lacing along the glass. The body presents a warm amber hue with excellent clarity, suggesting careful brewhouse technique. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting the head's longevity without aggression.

warm amberfine-grained headclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Subtle spice emerges on the nose—green peppercorn and whispers of nutmeg characteristic of Belgian yeast character. The malt foundation is restrained, offering only soft undertones beneath the yeast-driven aromatics. Noble hop presence rounds the profile without asserting herbal dominance.

green peppercornBelgian yeastnutmegnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and full-bodied, developing a wine-like dryness that feels almost austere. Spice and yeast complexity unfold across the mid-palate, layered with subtle nutty and herbal notes that sustain without sweetness. Bitterness frames rather than dominates, arriving gentle and integrated into the overall structure.

dryfull-bodiedspicy yeast charactergently bitter

◑ Finish

The finish stretches long and contemplative, with a lingering bitterness that gently echoes without harshness. The dry, wine-like quality persists, leaving the palate clean and inviting reflection rather than immediate refreshment.

longdrycontemplative
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
85
Appearance
84
Finish
80
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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About Belgian Ale

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What is a Belgian Ale?

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