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Chouffe IPA

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Three different hops shape this IPA, which was sold as Houblon Chouffe before it was renamed. A pronounced bitterness meets the fruity tones that run through the Achouffe beers. It reaches 9% ABV and 47 IBU and is brewed by the Chouffe brewery in the Belgian Ardennes.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter47 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppyclean
fruity
hoppy
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive herbal and floral hop character from the blend of three varieties, underpinned by subtle citrus and tropical fruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chouffe IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a full, creamy white head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and consistent, with fine bubbles that maintain the foam's structural integrity throughout the tasting.

golden amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive herbal and floral hop character from the blend of three varieties, underpinned by subtle citrus and tropical fruit notes. A clean malt backbone emerges beneath, balancing the aromatic intensity without dominating the profile.

herbal hopscitrustropical fruitclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate leads with pronounced bitterness that commands attention, building steadily through the mid-palate without harshness. Fruity undertones—both citrus and stone fruit—weave through the bitter structure, while the 9% ABV adds subtle warmth and a slightly boozy viscosity that rounds the overall impression.

assertive bitternesscitrusstone fruitwarming alcohol

◑ Finish

A crisp, dry finish with lingering bitterness that fades gradually into the aftertaste. The hop character persists pleasantly, leaving a clean, slightly resinous impression on the palate.

dry finishlingering bitternessresinous
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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