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Zonnegloed

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Wood and fruit notes meet a cooling fruity tartness in this thirst-quenching saison, made with just grain, hops, sugar and yeast. Zonnegloed (5.8 %) goes back to the hot summer of 1947, when two bulb growers enjoyed a home-brewed beer among the tulip beds; that beer from 'grandma Hommes' inspired the Naeckte brewers to start brewing themselves.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytartoak
fruity
tart
oak
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and stone fruit notes layered beneath subtle wood character—a nod to traditional aging or oak influence.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zonnegloed

◎ Appearance

Zonnegloed presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively, evidenced by a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body. Light catches the beer with a bright, inviting glow characteristic of well-crafted saisons.

pale goldenclearfine lacingeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and stone fruit notes layered beneath subtle wood character—a nod to traditional aging or oak influence. Delicate herbal and peppery notes from the yeast emerge on further inspection, while a gentle tartness adds complexity without sharpness. The overall impression is refined and balanced, with no single element dominating.

citrus, stone fruitherbal, pepperysubtle oaktart notes

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and refreshing, with fruity sweetness quickly met by a cooling tartness that defines the beer's character. Mid-palate reveals dry, yeasty complexity with gentle spice and a whisper of wood tannin. The finish remains dry without astringency, leaving a thirst-quenching sensation that invites the next sip.

fruity-tart balancedry, yeastyrefreshingwood tannin

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately short, with tartness and subtle oak lingering pleasantly on the palate. A dry aftertaste persists without bitterness, maintaining the beer's essential refreshing character.

crisp aftertastedrylingering fruit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

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

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Saison

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What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

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