La Chouffe

Brewed by Brasserie d’Achouffe (Moortgat)
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Achouffe, Belgium

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

UPDATED: JAN 1, 2010 Pours a hazy pale gold with a large, frothy white head that quickly settles and leaves some nice lacing. Aroma is earthy with hints of citrus and herbs. Not excessively sweet, but with minimal bitterness, some acidity, some savoury flavours, while the alcohol is well hidden. Medium bodied, lively and very smooth on the palate, with a finish that is yeasty and slightly savoury.

On tap at ’Au Fut et a mesure’, Lille, 12th Dec 09. Very slightly hazy golden yellow with a thick soft/smooth white head. Grain and citrus on the nose. Quite creamy palate but light in the mouth and has a good, lasting finish. Delicate pear flavour too.

bottle. pours a golden beer with a big white head. Strong aroma with hints of spice. Looks like a strong belgian blonde beer. Full taste with hints of the spices and a blonde beer. Nice beer!

Dark orange golden body with a dense head. Aroma has citrus, clove, banana, yeast and some grain. Flavor has belgian spices, sugar and yeast. Nice lively carbonation with the right amount of sweetness.

Apples, Caramel, Yeast, Citrus lemon/orange. Well balance, nicely carbonated. Superior finish.

75 cl bottle. Deep gold color, dusty, funky farmhouse aroma with green apple and a bit of honey. Rather sweet flavor with honey, citrus, and green apples, plus some minerals. Great balance. Rich yet clean. Very nice.

Great beer. Had a bottle my sister brought back from abroad. The aroma was coriander and spices. The pour was hazy gold/orange. Off white head that lasted the entire drink. Sediment in the pour. The flavor was a nice balance of spice and slight orange peel. Great brew I enjoyed with James.

Bottle. Straw, barnyard, and sour milk malt aroma. Golden yellow color with small head. Dry straw and light milk malt flavor. High acidity and moderate carbonation. Very saison-like - a pleasure to drink.