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Goudkoppe

Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
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A soft, bitter finish and a radiant golden colour that recalls the sun rising over the Wadden Sea: Goudkoppe is a pure, unfiltered golden-blond speciality beer, brewed from natural ingredients including Texel barley. It is meant to let you taste the whole island. 6.0% ABV.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyfruity
clean
malty
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grainy malt notes that speak to the Texel barley used in brewing.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Goudkoppe

◎ Appearance

A radiant golden hue with excellent clarity, reflecting light like sunrise over water. The unfiltered presentation yields a fine, persistent white head with good lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

golden, brightunfilteredpersistent headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grainy malt notes that speak to the Texel barley used in brewing. Subtle honey and light fruit esters emerge beneath, with a refined herbal hop presence that adds elegance without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh alcohol notes despite the 6% ABV.

clean grainhoney, subtle fruitherbal refinement

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and malty, with a smooth drinking texture that draws from both the grain bill and careful fermentation. Mid-palate builds a measured bitterness—22 IBUs expressed with restraint and balance—that provides structure without aggression. Honey and light stone fruit flavors weave through, maintaining the beer's overall drinkability and crisp character.

soft malt entrybalanced bitternesssmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the bitterness fading gracefully into a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste. The beer concludes with an invitation to drink again rather than a lingering heaviness.

dry, herbal faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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About Belgian Blonde Ale

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