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Lieve

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An amber-coloured, top-fermented ale that is lightly sweet and malty, with a hint of caramel and a refined bitterness in the finish. Lieve weighs in at 5.2 % and comes from Naeckte Brouwers in Amstelveen, a brewery that works with natural organic ingredients and describes its beers as the new beer of the past.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramelclean
malty
caramel
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced malty sweetness, carrying notes of caramel and toasted grain that speak to careful mashing.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lieve

◎ Appearance

Lieve presents a clear, burnished amber hue with good translucency. The head forms with moderate density and displays solid retention, leaving fine traces of lacing down the glass. Carbonation is present and visible, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that supports the structure.

clear amberpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced malty sweetness, carrying notes of caramel and toasted grain that speak to careful mashing. Beneath lies a gentle herbal hop presence—refined rather than assertive—with clean fermentation character that allows the organic grain bill to take centre stage. The overall impression is balanced and approachable.

malty sweetnesscaramel notesherbal hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft malt character and an inviting sweetness before transitioning to a gently warming mid-palate. Caramel and toast flavours build steadily, supported by a restrained but perceptible bitterness that arrives in the second half. The finish offers a refined bitterness rather than any harshness, with the malt providing a smooth, dry conclusion.

soft maltcaramel sweetnessrefined bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long and dry, with the bitterness lingering cleanly without overstaying. A subtle malty dryness persists into the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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About Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

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