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Rookworst Weizen

vandeStreek bier
Netherlands·Rauchbier
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Smoked malt gives this wheat beer the taste of a rookworst, the Dutch smoked sausage, and the brewery made it to go with a HEMA rookworst. Rookworst Weizen is a Rauchweizen at 5.5% ABV and 12 IBU, brewed with smoked barley malt, barley malt, wheat malt, hops and yeast, and the brewery calls it a refreshing beer.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
smokywheatmalty
smoky
wheat
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Smoked malt dominates the nose with distinct savory notes reminiscent of cured meat and wood smoke.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rookworst Weizen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with pronounced haze from wheat malt and yeast in suspension. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and visible, lending a soft, approachable visual character.

pale goldenhazyfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Smoked malt dominates the nose with distinct savory notes reminiscent of cured meat and wood smoke. Beneath lies a gentle wheat grain sweetness and subtle bread crust character. The overall impression is savory and grounded rather than aromatic or hop-forward.

smoked maltsavorywheat grainbread crust

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced smoke and malty sweetness, immediately evoking the intended pairing with Dutch rookworst sausage. Mid-palate shows a soft wheat texture and light bready notes, while bitterness remains restrained at 12 IBU. The finish is clean and slightly dry, allowing the smoke to linger without overwhelming.

smokymalty-sweetwheat texturelight bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

Smoke and subtle malt sweetness persist in a short to medium finish. The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, encouraging another sip.

smoky aftertastedryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
77
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°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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