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Oud Bruin

Lindeboom Bierbrouwerij
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🌍 Netherlands · Oud Bruin · One of 2 Oud Bruins in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Oud Bruin.
Malt character
malty
roasted
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
smooth drinking
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Oud Bruin

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Oud Bruin

About Oud Bruin

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Oud Bruin?

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

Finding a similar Oud Bruin

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same sweet, malty, dark fruit character as Oud Bruin will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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