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Labietis Rudzi

Labietis Brewery
Latvia·Farmhouse Ale
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Latvia's most distinctive craft beer — Rudzi (Rye) is brewed with Latvian rye malt and juniper for a spicy, earthy character unlike any other farmhouse ale in the world. The taste of the Latvian countryside: ancient grain, forest herbs and Baltic terroir in a complex refreshing frame.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthyspicyherbal
earthy
spicy
herbal
bready
malty
mineral
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive earthy and spicy notes from the Latvian rye and juniper, evoking forest floor and dried herbs of the Baltic countryside.
also:funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Labietis Rudzi

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The beer presents a bright, luminous quality characteristic of farmhouse ales brewed with rye malt. Carbonation is gentle and refined, creating a soft effervescence.

pale strawbrilliant claritypersistent foamfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive earthy and spicy notes from the Latvian rye and juniper, evoking forest floor and dried herbs of the Baltic countryside. Beneath lies a clean, bready maltiness with subtle mineral undertones, without aggressive funk or wild yeast character. The aromatic profile is precise and integrated, more herbaceous than fermentation-driven.

earthy rye spicejuniper, forest herbsclean maltzmineral undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, assertive spice from the rye and juniper that frames the entire experience, accompanied by a dry, slightly grainy maltiness. Mid-palate reveals herbal complexity and a subtle minerality that speaks to terroir, while low bitterness (25 IBU) remains restrained and supportive. The finish is clean and refreshing, with the grain and spice lingering without heaviness.

spicy ryedry grainherbal complexityrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The beer fades with a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste that emphasizes the earthy character of the grain. Refreshment lingers pleasantly, inviting another sip rather than coating the palate.

dry, mineralrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
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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What is a Farmhouse Ale?

Farmhouse Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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