Brouwerij Hommeles Scharrelaar

Name: Brouwerij Hommeles Scharrelaar
Brand: Beer
SKU: 62f27f511603da679d6306ab
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 2.72 (379 reviews)

Pale Lager 1 º 15 IBU

Brouwerij Hommeles

Brouwerij Hommeles Scharrelaar reimagines the historical concept of small beer as a modern, ultra-low-alcohol American Lager. Despite its modest 1% ABV, it delivers a refreshingly crisp profile defined by a lean, grainy malt backbone and a surprisingly vibrant hop presence. The sensory experience is led by delicate floral and herbal hop notes that elevate the clean, neutral fermentation character. It pours a brilliant pale straw with high carbonation, offering a thirst-quenching, snappy bite. This interpretation balances medieval sessionability with contemporary craft sensibilities, delivering a surprisingly flavorful experience for its weight, focusing on a bone-dry finish and subtle spicy nuances.

Appearance. Very pale straw color (2 SRM). Features a white, frothy head with moderate persistence and brilliant clarity.

Aroma. Low intensity with a clean, neutral fermentation profile. Subtle grainy and cracker-like malt sweetness is complemented by a moderate floral and spicy hop character, consistent with the modern hopping mentioned by the brewer.

Taste. Initial impression is crisp and highly refreshing. Low grainy malt flavor provides a light foundation for moderately-low floral and herbal hop flavors. The bitterness is low but sufficient to provide balance against the lean body. It finishes very dry and clean with a short, thirst-quenching aftertaste and no lingering sweetness.

Mouthfeel. Light body with high carbonation that provides a prickly carbonic bite on the tongue. There is zero alcohol warmth, and the texture is watery yet crisp, with no astringency.

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