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Heavy Ale of Destiny

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A pale ale-style creation at 6 %, expressly not a heavy stout: light and made for steady drinking, with a light bitterness in the finish, a little sourness and a dry feel. It is the lighter counterpoint at Stout 'n Beer in Nootdorp, a brewery whose beers are mostly dark and malty.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleansourhoppy
clean
sour
hoppy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grassy Edelhopfen notes underpinned by a subtle citrus character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heavy Ale of Destiny

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting luminosity. The head is modest but persistent, displaying fine Schaumkleiden that gradually recede. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, creating a crisp visual presence in the glass.

pale goldenclearfine lacingbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grassy Edelhopfen notes underpinned by a subtle citrus character. Light Malz sweetness provides a gentle backbone without dominance, while a touch of herbal dryness adds complexity. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no rough edges or oxidative notes.

grassy hopscitrusclean maltherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, allowing the pale Malz to reveal its delicate grain character. Mid-palate develops a balanced bitterness around the edges, complemented by a subtle sourness that adds liveliness without sharpness. The finish turns distinctly dry, with a lingering hoppy bite that remains measured and refreshing.

drybitter finishlight bodysour edge

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, fading into a dry, slightly astringent note that encourages another sip. The sourness and bitterness work in concert to create a refreshing conclusion without any cloying residue.

dry aftertastemoderately longcrisp
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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