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Spelt Geweld

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Fruity, dry and pleasantly bitter: this hoppy spelt saison is made with local spelt from Gulpen and German Ariana hops. Van Moll brewed it together with Gulpener and describes the result as drinkable and refreshing. It comes in at 5.5% ABV, a collaboration between a brewery from Eindhoven and one from the Limburg town of Gulpen.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruitywheat
hoppy
fruity
wheat
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
Ariana hops deliver a clean, herbal-floral character with subtle citrus notes and a gentle spiciness.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spelt Geweld

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is brisk and even, typical of the saison style. A visually inviting beer that suggests both crispness and refined craftsmanship.

pale goldenclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Ariana hops deliver a clean, herbal-floral character with subtle citrus notes and a gentle spiciness. Beneath the hop profile, the local spelt grain contributes a soft, lightly grainy background with hints of wheat bread. A restrained yeast presence adds a touch of complexity without overwhelming the composition.

herbal hopsspelt grainsubtle citrusclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, dry attack where the spelt's earthy-wheaten character and hoppy bitterness meet immediately. Mid-palate reveals a pleasant balance: the grain's mild sweetness plays against the Ariana hop's clean bitterness and low-level spice. The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering hop bitterness that never turns harsh, inviting another sip.

dry palatehoppy bitternesswheaten bodyspicy finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, dominated by a gentle hop bitterness that fades into a dry, grainy residue. A saison's characteristic refresh lingers, making this beer feel like a natural thirst quencher.

dry aftertastemoderate lengthhop-driven
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Saison

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

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