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Rechaud

Switzerland·Spiced / Herbed Beer
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Black pepper and darjeeling black tea give this Spiced Ale its character: spicy and peppery, as the brewery describes it, and made to go with winter fondue or any cheese dinner. The brewery uses a special black pepper mix and organic tea. It comes in at 5.4 % ABV. Brewed by hand at Bier Factory in Rapperswil-Jona on Lake Zurich, in small batches and since 2000.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicyherbalclove
spicy
herbal
clove
earthy
Aroma
Black pepper and organic Darjeeling tea dominate the nose, mingling with subtle clove and earthy undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rechaud

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light brown in the glass, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the walls. The beer presents a soft, inviting hue typical of its 8 SRM rating, suggesting a well-balanced Malz foundation without excessive roasting.

deep amberclearfine head lacingpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

Black pepper and organic Darjeeling tea dominate the nose, mingling with subtle clove and earthy undertones. The spice profile is bright and forward, while the tea contributes a gentle herbaceous complexity that suggests hand-crafted attention to ingredient selection.

black pepperDarjeeling teaclove spiceherbal and earthy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with peppery spice that builds steadily across the mid-palate, complemented by the organic tea's dry, slightly astringent character. The low IBU of 12 ensures the herbs and spices remain focal rather than overshadowed by bitterness, while the 5.4% ABV keeps the beer smooth and approachable. Clove and earth notes provide textural depth without heaviness.

spicy and pepperytea-forwardsmooth and balancedclove and earthy notes

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering pepper and tea spice that fades gradually rather than sharply. A gentle warmth persists, ideal for pairing with winter fondue or cheese courses.

dry and spicymoderate lengthwarming finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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