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Kopstoot

Classic/vintage

4.1 4 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Oude genever
pint Belgium dubbel abbey ale

How to make

Serve in a shot and beer glass

Method

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a SHOT AND BEER GLASS.
  2. 2 POUR genever into chilled shot glass and beer into beer glass.
  3. 3 To enjoy, sip ice-cold genever then follow with a sip of beer. And repeat.

Flavour profile

9.2% alc./vol. · 1.9 standard drinks · 240 calories

History

In the interest of responsible enjoyment, sip the Kopstoot slowly from each glass, savoring the combination rather than downing the genever.

The traditional Dutch method of consuming genever is known as Kopstoot, which translates to 'headbutt.' Genever is served chilled, directly from a refrigerator or freezer, in a small, tulip-shaped glass filled to the brim. The glass is filled so precisely that any movement would cause a spill. Tradition dictates that the drinker must bend down to take the initial sip of genever without touching the glass.