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Elser

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An old Dutch white beer in the kuit tradition: slightly hazy and pale, with a grassy bouquet and fresh citrus notes. A lot of oats go into it, and its brewers say the taste had been lost for a long time. Elser (5.5 %) is named for alder-rich land, once common around Amstelveen and Aalsmeer.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassycitrusywheat
grassy
citrusy
wheat
clean
Aroma
A delicate, grassy top note dominates, reminiscent of freshly cut hay and green herbs.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Elser

◎ Appearance

Pale golden to straw-colored, with a characteristic slight haze from suspension—a hallmark of the kuit tradition. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacework. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a soft visual texture.

pale goldenlightly hazyfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

A delicate, grassy top note dominates, reminiscent of freshly cut hay and green herbs. Beneath lies a bright citrus character—lemon zest and subtle orange peel—complemented by a soft, wheaten grain backdrop. The overall bouquet is clean and refreshing, with no harsh phenolic or solvent notes.

grassycitrus zestwheat grainclean herbaceous

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and light-bodied, with the oat content contributing a gentle, almost creamy mouthfeel despite the beer's lean profile. Grassy and citrus flavors echo from the nose, building into a mild, well-restrained bitterness (30 IBU) that finishes dry without harshness. The grain character—wheat and oat—remains evident throughout, anchoring the beer in its historical brewstyle.

grassycitrusylight oat creaminessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, with a lingering dry, herbaceous quality. No sweetness remains; instead, a refreshing, slightly grainy aftertaste invites another sip.

drygrassy aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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