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Kaapse Louise

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Light, blond and grassy: a contemporary take on the old refter-style pale blond beer, brewed gluten-free at 4.6% ABV. The name nods to the room where the 'heerdiner' is eaten, and to Louise, the original name of Wiske from the Belgian comic Suske en Wiske. Its success encouraged the brewery to try more classic Belgian styles.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassycleanmalty
grassy
clean
malty
Aroma
Grassy and herbal notes dominate the nose, with restrained noble hop character providing subtle earthiness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaapse Louise

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright, translucent clarity and fine carbonation that sustains a delicate white head. The beer presents a clean, inviting appearance characteristic of contemporary blonde ales. Lacing clings evenly to the glass as the head subsides.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

Grassy and herbal notes dominate the nose, with restrained noble hop character providing subtle earthiness. Light Pilsner malt contributes a gentle, biscuity sweetness beneath the aromatic hop profile. The gluten-free grain bill introduces no off-notes, allowing the clean fermentation character to shine through.

grassy, herbalnoble hopslight maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshingly light, with grassy hop bitterness balanced by soft malt backbone. The palate remains clean and smooth throughout, with minimal residual sweetness and a dry trajectory toward the finish. Low IBU (15) ensures hop bitterness remains secondary to the beer's bright, quenching character.

crisp, drylight-bodiedgrassy bitternesssmooth malt base

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a lingering grassy dryness and gentle hop decay. Aftertaste remains clean and refreshing without harsh tannins or astringency.

dry fadegrassy persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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