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Poached peaches, apple skin, black pepper, cherry pie and oak shape this blend of wild ales aged two to five years in oak with a rustic saison. Hopped with five-year-old Hallertau Mittelfrüh, the blend marries the complexity of aged, characterful wild ales with the fresh, aromatic qualities of a saison. A wild ale from Den Helder at 8.2 %.

ABV
8.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
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
peachoakfruity
peach
oak
fruity
sour
spicy
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced poached peach and apple skin notes, layered with black pepper spice and subtle cherry undertones.
also:floral,herbal,funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Silhouet

◎ Appearance

Silhouet presents a pale golden hue with exceptional clarity, revealing the beer's refined character. A delicate, persistent head forms with fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass with grace. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle, refined mouthfeel.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced poached peach and apple skin notes, layered with black pepper spice and subtle cherry undertones. Oak maturation weaves through with measured influence—neither overpowering nor faint—complemented by soft herbal and floral whispers characteristic of aged wild ale. The five-year-old Hallertau Mittelfrüh contributes delicate noble hop character without aggression.

stone fruitaged oakblack pepperherbal complexity

◐ Taste

Entry brings bright acidity and subtle tartness that frames the palate cleanly. Mid-palate develops a rich interplay of poached peach, oak spice, and a light funkiness from the wild yeast—tart cherry pie notes emerge alongside peppery warmth. The 8.2% alcohol sits comfortably integrated, supporting complexity without heat; bitterness remains restrained, allowing fruit and oak to lead.

sour cherryoak-agedwild funkrefined acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is long and drying, with lingering peach skin and black pepper notes fading gradually into soft oak. A gentle funky undertone persists in the aftertaste, marking the character of wild fermentation without harshness.

dry finishpersistent funk
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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