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Don Promillo

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Sweet and full, with grape and wood: this wheat wine matured on white Moscatel barrels. At 11.5% ABV and 50 IBU it is stronger than Wodan, the brewery's imperial weizen at 9.5%. Van Moll lists it among its specials, next to other barrel-aged beers such as Nosferatu and Space Is the Place. Untappd files both Don Promillo and Wodan under wheat wine.

ABV
11.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
SRM
amber14
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatoakdark fruit
wheat
oak
dark fruit
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with sweet white wine notes from the Moscatel barrel aging, complemented by dried dark fruits and toasted oak.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Don Promillo

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light brown, clear with excellent clarity. The head forms dense and persistent, with fine retention and detailed lacing that clings to the glass throughout drinking. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

deep amberexcellent head retentionclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with sweet white wine notes from the Moscatel barrel aging, complemented by dried dark fruits and toasted oak. Underlying wheat character provides a subtle grain foundation, while soft alcohol warmth rounds out the aromatic profile without harshness.

white wineoak agingdried dark fruitwheat grain

◐ Taste

Full and sweet on entry, with rich malt backbone and pronounced oak influence from barrel maturation. Mid-palate develops layers of dark fruit, caramel, and subtle woody spice. Moderate bitterness at 50 IBU provides balance without aggressive hop character, allowing the wheat and wood to dominate.

sweet maltoak-forwarddark fruitfull-bodiedmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Lengthy and warming, with lingering notes of oak, caramel, and ripe fruit. The elevated 11.5% ABV leaves a soft, dry warmth in the throat that extends the experience.

long finishwarming alcoholoak persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
85
Appearance
84
Finish
80
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°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.

Excellent cellar candidate — can age 3–10 years, developing dried fruit, toffee and sherry notes.

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