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Vedett Extra Playa

Belgium·Fruit Lager
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Not just for summer: lemon zest and smooth malt meet in a clear golden lager with a light white head. Fresh citrus notes of lemon zest and subtle tropical hints lead the aroma, then a zesty citrus kick follows and the finish stays light, crisp and clean. 5.2 % ABV, listed on the Belgian and Dutch Vedett sites.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanfruity
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced lemon zest and bright citrus character, accompanied by subtle tropical undertones suggesting passionfruit or light stone fruit notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vedett Extra Playa

◎ Appearance

Clear golden body with excellent transparency, revealing a pale straw hue characteristic of the style. A light white head forms on the pour with modest retention, settling to a thin collar that clings gently to the glass walls. Fine carbonation is evident throughout.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced lemon zest and bright citrus character, accompanied by subtle tropical undertones suggesting passionfruit or light stone fruit notes. Clean malt backbone emerges underneath, offering a soft grain sweetness without heaviness. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no sharp or unbalanced elements.

lemon zesttropical hintsbright citrusclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and zesty, with the citrus character from the nose translating directly to palate impact. Mid-palate remains light and smooth, balancing a gentle malt sweetness against the lively citrus kick. Bitterness is restrained at 12 IBU, allowing the fruit and malt interplay to dominate without astringency.

zesty citrussmooth maltlight-bodiedlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and quick, with citrus notes lingering briefly before fading to neutral dryness. No lingering sweetness or harsh edges; the aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing throughout.

crispdry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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