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HooDoo Belgian Golden Strong Ale

United States·Belgian Strong Golden Ale
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Dry and effervescent, with fruity and spicy flavors and a note of alcohol over a soft base of pilsner malt, noble hops and Belgian candi sugar. Pale and demure with a beckoning sparkle, and a bitter edge on the finish. 8.4% ABV, 30 IBU. The style dates to 1940s Belgium, an answer to the rise of Pilsner.

ABV
8.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityspicynoble hop
fruity
spicy
noble hop
malty
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with fruity esters—stone fruit and subtle citrus—layered with dry spice notes and a gentle noble hop character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HooDoo Belgian Golden Strong Ale

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright, luminous clarity and fine carbonation that creates a persistent sparkle throughout the glass. The head is delicate yet stable, with fine lacing that clings to the glass walls as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityeffervescentfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fruity esters—stone fruit and subtle citrus—layered with dry spice notes and a gentle noble hop character. Beneath these aromatic elements lies a soft, pillowy malt base that grounds the bouquet without overwhelming the more volatile components.

stone fruit estersnoble hopsdry spicesoft malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with fruity flavors and warming alcohol presence establishing themselves immediately on the palate. The mid-palate reveals malty sweetness tempered by noble hop bitterness and spice, creating tension between softness and structure. The finish turns distinctly bitter with a lingering dry quality.

dry palatefruity attacknoble hop bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

A bitter, crisp finish that persists cleanly on the palate without harshness. The alcohol warmth remains present but integrated, leaving an overall impression of dryness and refinement.

bitter edgeclean finishdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

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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