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The Ale of Destiny

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Fancy a breakfast ale? This 3.9 % pale ale is brewed with extra oats and dry-hopped with Bramling Cross, and at 36 IBU bitterness is part of the picture. It sits on the lighter side of a brewery that mostly makes dark, malty beers: a small counterpoint from Nootdorp.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltywheat
hoppy
malty
wheat
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with herbal and earthy notes from the Bramling Cross dry-hop, complemented by subtle citrus undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Ale of Destiny

◎ Appearance

The Ale of Destiny presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting character. A modest white head forms and persists with fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation.

pale goldenclear and brightfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with herbal and earthy notes from the Bramling Cross dry-hop, complemented by subtle citrus undertones. Oat malt provides a soft, grainy foundation beneath the hop character. The overall impression is clean and refreshing, with no harsh notes or oxidation.

herbal Bramling Crosssoft oat grainsubtle citrusclean and dry

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with oat malt delivering a gentle sweetness that immediately yields to a pronounced bitter finish. Mid-palate develops hoppy character with herbal and slightly citric notes, while the wheat component adds a delicate, refined texture. Bitterness is assertive at 36 IBU, balancing the modest malt sweetness without overwhelming the palate.

assertive bitternessherbal hop bitelight malt sweetnesswheat refinement

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with a persistent hoppy bitterness that gradually fades. A clean, crisp aftertaste remains, leaving no residual sweetness or heavy sensation.

dry and hoppypersistent finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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

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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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