Val-Dieu Hop

◎ Aussehen

Brilliant pale golden hue, crystal clear with fine carbonation that generates a dense, persistent white head. The lacing clings to the glass in distinct bands, characteristic of bottle conditioning. Light transmission is complete, revealing the beer's clean, luminous character.

◌ Aroma

The nose is assertively hoppy, dominated by dry-hop character with distinct citrus notes—lemon zest and light orange peel emerge over the top. Beneath lies a gentle floral hop quality with restrained but present malt undertones, creating an inviting, herbaceous first impression without aggressive resin or pine.

◐ Geschmack

The palate opens with brisk, crisp malt sweetness that immediately gives way to floral hop bitterness and a pronounced dryness. Mid-palate reveals a subtle honey character balanced against clean noble-hop flavors, while the finish turns increasingly bitter and austere. The 27 IBU bitterness is moderate but persistent, never harsh, supported by a delicate malt backbone.

◑ Abgang

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering hop bitterness that tapers into a pleasantly herbal aftertaste. The moderate alcohol (5.5%) remains undetectable, allowing the dry-hop character to fade smoothly without warming or astringency.