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Kopstoot
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Kopstoot
Serve in a Shot and Beer glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Oude genever chilled |
| 1⁄2 pint | Belgium dubbel abbey ale |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Shot and Beer glass.
- POUR genever into chilled shot glass and beer into beer glass.
- To enjoy, sip ice-cold genever then follow with a sip of beer. And repeat.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Belgium dubbel abbey ale - Cereals containing gluten
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Cocktail of the day:
28th September 2025 is Drink Beer Day
Review:
In the worthy pursuit of responsible drinking I must stress that when enjoying a Kopstoot you should repeatedly take a sip from each glass – savour the combination rather than shooting the genever in one gulp.
History:
The traditional Dutch way to drink genever, Kopstoot (pronounced 'Cop-Stoat') translates as 'headbutt'.
The genever is served straight from a fridge or freezer in a small tulip-shaped glass and poured at the bar to fill the glass to the brim. The glass is filled to the extent that it can't be moved without causing spillage, and tradition dictates that the drinker bends down and takes the first sip of genever without touching the glass.
Nutrition:
One serving of Kopstoot contains 240 calories
Alcohol content:
- 2.1 standard drinks
- 8.9% alc./vol. (8.9° proof)
- 29.3 grams of pure alcohol
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