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Oranjeboom Crisp

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Oranjeboom's light lager at 3.4% ABV: clear and golden under a regular foam head, easy to drink, with a malty flavour, low bitterness and a subtle finish. The body is soft. The name behind it goes back to Rotterdam in 1671, and the brand is exported around the world.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is delicate and understated, dominated by soft Malz notes with a grainy, slightly bready quality.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oranjeboom Crisp

◎ Appearance

Oranjeboom Crisp presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale, regular foam head that sits cleanly atop the liquid. The carbonation is evident and consistent, creating a lively visual presence in the glass. Light passes through unobstructed, revealing the beer's clean, approachable character.

bright goldenclearcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and understated, dominated by soft Malz notes with a grainy, slightly bready quality. Noble hops contribute a subtle, earthy undertone that complements rather than dominates. The overall impression is clean and neutral, inviting rather than assertive.

soft maltgrainysubtle hop character

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a light, straightforward malt sweetness with bready undertones that carry through the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 8 IBU, allowing the delicate malt character to remain the focal point. The body is soft and smooth, never heavy, with a crisp, clean drinking experience throughout.

light malt sweetnessbreadylow bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with malt notes fading cleanly into a refreshing aftertaste. No lingering bitterness or astringency remains, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dryclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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