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Zinnebir

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruitycitrusy
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
malty
clean
floral
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.
also:herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Goblet

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

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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.

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