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Palm Royale

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Palm Royale is a Belgian ale of 7.5 %. Fruity esters of banana and apple lead the aroma; on the palate caramel, vanilla and rich, dry malts join in on a full, smooth, almost creamy body. A slight nuttiness and gentle warmth run through the long, dryish finish. Palm first brewed it in 2003 for the 90th birthday of Alfred Van Roy, one of the brewery's founding owners, and kept it as a permanent part of the range.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitybananacaramel
fruity
banana
caramel
malty
vanilla
nutty
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe fruity esters, predominantly banana and green apple, which emerge cleanly from the warm fermentation.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Palm Royale

◎ Appearance

Palm Royale presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a smooth visual presentation characteristic of the style. Lacing clings steadily to the glass throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe fruity esters, predominantly banana and green apple, which emerge cleanly from the warm fermentation. Beneath the fruit lies a soft maltiness with hints of caramel sweetness, while subtle vanilla notes add complexity without dominating the profile.

banana esterapplecaramel sweetnessvanilla

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a full, creamy mouthfeel with immediate caramel and rich malt character. The palate develops vanilla and a gentle nuttiness in the mid-section, while the 25 IBU provide restrained, refined bitterness that never overwhelms. The body remains smooth and round throughout.

full-bodiedcreamy mouthfeelcaramelsubtle nutty notes

◑ Finish

The finish extends with a drying maltiness and a warm, gentle alcohol presence that never turns harsh. A subtle nuttiness persists into the aftertaste, leaving a lingering sweetness balanced by dry minerality.

dry maltwarm finishlingering sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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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What is a Belgian Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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