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Petrus Aged Pale

Brouwerij De Brabandere
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🌍 Belgium · Lambic-Style Ale · One of 1 Lambic-Style Ales in hopIQ

The crown jewel of the Petrus sour range — a 100% foeder beer aged for 24 months in oak barrels, developing a complex, refreshing tartness. The reference point for Belgian foeder-sour beers.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Lambic-Style Ale.
Hop character
earthy
Fermentation & yeast
sour
funky
tart
fruity
Distinctive notes
oak
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Petrus Aged Pale

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's extended maturation in oak. Fine, delicate carbonation produces a modest white head with good retention and distinctive lacing. The visual presentation is refined and inviting, befitting a carefully aged foeder beer.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine carbonationpersistent lace

Aroma

Oak dominates the nose with woody, vanilla-tinged character developed during 24 months of barrel aging. Beneath lies a subtle funky undertone—characteristic of wild yeast fermentation—mingled with dry, mineral notes and faint earthy hints. The bouquet is restrained and layered rather than aggressive, inviting closer inspection.

toasted oakwild yeast funkmineral backbonesubtle earthiness

Taste

Tart acidity and dryness form the palate's foundation, refreshing and cleanly sour without harshness. Mid-palate complexity unfolds through woody notes and a gentle funky character that evolves across the tongue. The finish remains dry and mineral-driven, with lingering oak tannins and a faint fruity whisper that prevents monotony.

bright tartnessdry and cleanoak tanninscomplex funk

Finish

Medium-length, drying finish with persistent mineral and woody character. The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, leaving the palate cleansed and receptive.

crisp drynesslingering oakrefreshing conclusion
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
88
Appearance
84
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Petrus Aged Pale

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Petrus Aged Pale

About Lambic-Style Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Lambic-Style Ale?

Lambic-Style Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Lambic-Style Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same oak, sour, dry character as Petrus Aged Pale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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