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Farmhouse Ale

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Just 2.3 % ABV, yet remarkably full-bodied: refreshing light acidity, a spritzy, dry, yeast-fruity character and a pale yellowish colour. Kitchen Brew returns to the origins of the style, when Belgian farmhouses brewed very light beers for field workers at 2.5 or 3 %. Pilsner, Munich and pale wheat malt with Mandarina Bavaria hops, 7.8° Plato wort, available since April 2026.

ABV
2.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
yeastyfruitywheat
yeasty
fruity
wheat
citrusy
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit notes from the Mandarina Bavaria hops, complemented by a delicate spicy undertone.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Farmhouse Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale yellowish 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, producing a steady stream of small bubbles that sustain the foam structure throughout the tasting. Despite its light color and modest alcohol content, the beer presents a surprisingly full and inviting visual presence.

pale goldencrisp carbonationpersistent headbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit notes from the Mandarina Bavaria hops, complemented by a delicate spicy undertone. Beneath the hop character lies a clean, yeasty minerality with subtle wheat grain and a whisper of white pepper. The overall aromatic profile is fresh and restrained, avoiding heavy malt sweetness in favor of a dry, field-like quality reminiscent of the beer's historical origins.

citrus, spiceyeast-forwardwheat graindry minerality

◐ Taste

The palate reveals a remarkable fullness for 2.3% ABV, with a soft malt foundation of Pilsner and Munich malts providing subtle sweetness and bread-like depth. Mandarina Bavaria hops introduce a crisp citrus bite and gentle herbal spice that drives toward a dry, cleansing finish. Light acidity refreshes the mid-palate, while the yeast character contributes a fruity, slightly peppery complexity that balances the restrained bitterness beautifully.

full-bodieddry finishwheat-forwardcitrus, herbal

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brisk, with the dry, yeast-fruity character lingering pleasantly without heaviness. A subtle citrus and pepper note persists on the palate, inviting another sip.

crisp aftertasteyeasty fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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About Farmhouse Ale

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What is a Farmhouse Ale?

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