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Beertje

New Belgium Brewing Company
United States·Belgian Ale
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Spice-rich, herbed and dry: Beertje Spiced Ale is a Belgian farmhouse ale at 6.5% ABV, brewed with black peppercorns, mace, fennel and coriander. Co-founder Jeff Lebesch came back to the brewery to make it for New Belgium's 35th anniversary, as an ode to 't Brugs Beertje, the Bruges beer bar where he spent hours tasting Belgian beer with co-owner Jan De Bruyne and decided to bring Belgian-style beer to the US.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
corianderspicyherbal
coriander
spicy
herbal
clove
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by coriander and fresh herbal notes, with distinct peppery spice and a subtle clove character rising from the glass.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beertje

◎ Appearance

Beertje presents a light golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass walls with fine lacing. The carbonation is brisk and visible, creating a lively bead that sustains throughout the tasting.

light goldenbrilliant claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by coriander and fresh herbal notes, with distinct peppery spice and a subtle clove character rising from the glass. Beneath these botanicals lies a delicate malt foundation and a light yeast contribution that frames the spice profile without overwhelming it.

coriander-forwardpeppery spiceherbal and floral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright coriander and fennel, followed by black pepper and mace that build through the mid-palate with warming spice intensity. The bitterness is restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the herbal and spiced adjuncts to dominate while a lean, dry malt backbone provides structure without sweetness.

spiced and herbaldry finishpeppery warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and lingering, with residual herbal and peppery notes that gradually fade into a clean, mineral dryness. The spice character persists in the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

dry and persistentherbal aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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