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Zinnebir

Brasserie de la Senne
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🌍 Belgium · Belgian Pale Ale · One of 11 Belgian Pale Ales in hopIQ

The founding beer of Brasserie de la Senne, first brewed in 2002 and known as the Brussels People's Ale. An unfiltered Belgian pale ale generously dry-hopped with German noble hops — fruity, hoppy, malty, and pleasantly bitter. Considered the defining beer of modern Brussels craft brewing.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
floral
herbal
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
citrusy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zinnebir

Appearance

Zinnebir presents a pale golden hue with a slightly hazy complexion characteristic of its unfiltered nature. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving fine Schaumkleiden down the glass as it recedes. Carbonation is visible and lively, lending the beer a crisp, refreshing visual presence.

pale goldenunfiltered, hazypersistent headbright carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent herbal and floral notes from the German noble hops, supported by citrus character—lemon and light tangerine—that adds brightness to the profile. Beneath lies a clean malt foundation with subtle fruit esters from fermentation, creating a balanced and inviting aroma without heaviness or oxidation.

herbal, floral hopscitrus notesclean maltfermentation esters

Taste

The palate leads with a light, refreshing malt character that gives way to a pronounced hop bitterness that is pleasant rather than aggressive. Citrus and subtle stone fruit notes develop through the mid-palate, while a crisp, clean finish prevents any cloying sensation. The 5.8% ABV sits comfortably below the surface, allowing the interplay of malt and hops to remain the focal point.

malty entrybalanced bitternesscitrus, stone fruitcrisp, clean

Finish

The finish is dry and moderately persistent, with herbal and subtle bitter impressions lingering on the palate without becoming astringent. A refreshing quality persists, making this beer particularly drinkable.

dry finishherbal aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Zinnebir

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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What to eat with Zinnebir

About Belgian Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Belgian Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, fruity, citrusy character as Zinnebir will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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