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Hoppenbier

Netherlands·Blonde Ale
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The beer that opened Haarlem's 750th anniversary year on 11 November 1994, brewed to the city recipe of 1501. Soft fruit and herbal laurel on the nose, a fresh-bitter, soft palate with a light touch of clove and laurel, then a bitterness that lingers long. Dry-hopped with Hallertau Mittelfrüh, with barley, oats and wheat in the grist, 6.8% ABV.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
noble hopherbalclove
noble hop
herbal
clove
fruity
wheat
clean
Aroma
Soft orchard fruit notes meld with distinctly herbal, almost medicinal laurel character on the nose.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoppenbier

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-blonde hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Soft orchard fruit notes meld with distinctly herbal, almost medicinal laurel character on the nose. Noble Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops contribute a refined, spicy-herbal complexity that sits alongside subtle grain sweetness from the barley, oat, and wheat blend.

soft fruitherbal laurelnoble hopspicy character

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and approachable, with the wheat and oat components lending a silken mouthfeel. A gentle clove spice and lingering herbal laurel emerge mid-palate, building into a clean, dry bitterness that persists well into the finish without harshness.

soft entryclove spiceherbal characterdry bitter finish

◑ Finish

A long, sustained bitterness carries through the aftertaste, driven by the noble hops and accentuated by the beer's inherent dryness. The herbal and spice notes fade gradually, leaving the palate clean and refreshed.

long bitterherbal fadeclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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