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Petit Ami

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Petit Ami, French for little friend, is a Belgian table beer: a low-alcohol 4.5% ale with layered malt character and spice notes from a complex Belgian yeast. Straw-coloured, moderate in bitterness, hopped with Styrian and Sterling and brewed from Pilsner, wheat and aromatic malt at 10 degrees Plato. The brewery suggests a glass or a pitcher, on draught.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyspicywheat
malty
spicy
wheat
yeasty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft wheat and grain notes, followed by gentle spice character typical of Belgian yeast—hints of clove and pepper sit lightly above a clean, grassy base.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Petit Ami

◎ Appearance

Petit Ami presents a clear, straw-gold colour with bright translucence. A modest white head forms and recedes quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The beer shows fine carbonation throughout, evidenced by a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the body.

straw-goldbright, cleardelicate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft wheat and grain notes, followed by gentle spice character typical of Belgian yeast—hints of clove and pepper sit lightly above a clean, grassy base. Subtle noble-hop aromatics emerge on the second sniff, with a whisper of citrus zest and a dry, herbal edge. The overall impression is restrained and inviting rather than assertive.

wheat, grainBelgian spicenoble hop, citrusclean, herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with an immediate wheat sweetness balanced by a gentle malt foundation. The palate remains dry and refreshing, developing a subtle peppery spice that complements the grain character without overwhelming. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, finishing with a clean, slightly herbal aftertaste that lingers pleasantly without harshness.

wheat-forwardbalanced bitternessspiced, dryrefreshing finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and crisp, fading gracefully into a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste. No lingering sweetness; the palate returns to a neutral, refreshed state.

clean, dryshort finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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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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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