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Oud Bruin

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A dark, sweet and malty beer at 3.8 percent. Colour and flavour come from dark malt extract, and it is sweetened with saccharin, which the brewery lists openly in the ingredients. It is drunk on its own or mixed into the pilsner, a local combination known as a halfom or a sjoes. Bronze at the 2024 Dutch Beer Challenge.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber20
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltydark fruitclean
malty
dark fruit
clean
roasted
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced dark malt sweetness—bread crust and toasted grain notes blend with suggestions of plum and raisin.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oud Bruin

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with a warm, translucent quality when held to light. The head forms with modest density and displays moderate retention, leaving thin traces of lacing on the glass. Carbonation is gentle, showing fine bubbles that rise slowly through the body.

deep chestnut browntranslucentmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced dark malt sweetness—bread crust and toasted grain notes blend with suggestions of plum and raisin. A subtle caramel undertone emerges, while the saccharin sweetener adds a clean, candied dimension that enhances rather than masks the malt character.

dark malt sweetnessdark fruittoasted graincaramel

◐ Taste

Entry is mellow and sweet, with dark malt backbone delivering bread and biscuit notes. The mid-palate reveals dried dark fruit—plum and fig—alongside gentle roasted undertones. Bitterness is restrained; the saccharin contributes smoothness without harsh edges, resulting in a clean, easy-drinking character.

sweet maltdried dark fruitbread and biscuitsmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and clean, with lingering malt sweetness and faint roasted notes. No sharp edges or alcohol burn; aftertaste remains soft and approachable.

clean finishlingering malt sweetness
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
76
Appearance
74
Finish
72
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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