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Petrus Aged Pale

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A sour beer straight from the oak foeders, uncut and unblended, aged for 24 months. It tastes sour, with a touch of oak and a toasty aroma. Michael Jackson, the “beer hunter”, chose the name in the late 1990s, and since the brewery began Petrus Aged Pale has also been the blending beer that gives other Petrus beers fresh, slightly sour flavours and aromas. 7.3% ABV.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
sourtoastyoak
sour
toasty
oak
tart
funky
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced oak character from two decades in the foeder, accompanied by a tart, vinous acidity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Petrus Aged Pale

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with pronounced clarity typical of a well-aged foeder beer. The head forms a thin, persistent white foam with good lacing that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation is moderate and fine, suggesting a gentle, refined mouthfeel.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced oak character from two decades in the foeder, accompanied by a tart, vinous acidity. Toasty, woody notes blend seamlessly with subtle mineral and earthy undertones, while restrained fruity esters add complexity without dominating the bouquet.

oak-forwardtart vinositytoasty woodmineral earth

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a clean, controlled sourness balanced by oak tannins and a dry palate. Mid-palate develops funky, complex yeast-derived character with mineral notes and a subtle fruit presence. The 10 IBU contributes minimal bitterness, allowing the fermentation complexity and oak integration to remain the focal point.

sour, dryoaked tanninsfunky complexitymineral finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the acidity and oak gradually receding to leave a subtle fruit and mineral aftertaste. The refreshing, wine-like quality persists on the palate without astringency.

dry, lingeringrefreshing acidity
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
82
Serve at 6–9°C

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

Pint glass

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

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