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Maredsous Extra

Maredsous
Belgium·Ale
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Brewed for the Maredsous community and poured only on tap at the abbey site, which Benedictine monks founded in the Molignée valley in 1872. Easy to drink and harmonious, it balances bitter and hoppy notes against each other, with a light spiciness in the nose. The fourth beer on the Maredsous list, next to the Blonde, Brune and Triple.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maredsous Extra

◎ Appearance

Medium golden hue with good clarity and a firm, creamy white head that clings to the glass. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, creating a gentle stream of bubbles that sustains moderate lacing on the sides of the glass.

golden, clearcreamy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Light spice character leads the nose, accompanied by soft noble hop aromatics and a subtle malt sweetness beneath. The profile is restrained and harmonious, avoiding aggressiveness while maintaining good definition and complexity for the style.

light spicenoble hopsmalt sweetness

◐ Taste

Clean malt backbone with gentle caramel undertones provides the foundation, while moderate bitterness (30 IBU) from noble hops arrives early on the palate. The mid-palate strikes a deliberate balance between sweetness and hop character, keeping the beer accessible without sacrificing structure or grip.

balanced malt-hopmoderate bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering hop bitterness that fades gradually into a dry, slightly spicy aftertaste. The conclusion remains crisp and refreshing, true to the abbey's intention of an easy-drinking, harmonious expression.

dry finishlingering spice
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 6–8°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Ale

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What is a Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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