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Ottakringer BrauWerk Sunbeam

Austria·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Banana, citrus and clove on the nose, a velvety start, lively carbonation and pronounced yeast notes: this Belgian blonde is fermented with Trappist yeast, leaves wheat impressions on the palate and ends with a mild hop kiss. Hazy light yellow, 5.5% ABV, 22 IBU, from Ottakringer BrauWerk in Vienna.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
★undefined — European Beer Star (Belgian-Style Blond Ale)
★undefined — World Beer Awards (Austria)
★undefined — Austrian Beer Challenge (Belgische Ales)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
clovebananayeasty
clove
banana
yeasty
wheat
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced clove and banana esters typical of Trappist yeast fermentation, backed by soft citrus notes.
also:fruity,honey
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ottakringer BrauWerk Sunbeam

◎ Appearance

Hazy light yellow with a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the style. A generous, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden. Lively carbonation drives persistent bubbles through the body, creating a visually active pour.

hazy goldencreamy headbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced clove and banana esters typical of Trappist yeast fermentation, backed by soft citrus notes. Wheat grain adds a subtle, grainy sweetness without dominating. Noble hops contribute only a gentle floral undertone, allowing the yeast character to shine.

clove, banana esterswheat graincitrus notesrestrained hop

◐ Taste

Opens with a velvety, smooth mouthfeel before transitioning to a crisp, well-integrated palate. Wheat impressions linger gently through the mid-palate, supported by light fruity and honey notes that add complexity without sweetness. A mild hop bitterness emerges late, providing clean definition without aggression.

velvety entrycrisp middlewheat, honey notesmild bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, fading cleanly with residual yeast and grain character. A gentle hop kiss lingers briefly before yielding to a refreshing, dry aftertaste.

dry, moderate lengthyeasty faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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