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Chouffe Lite

Brasserie d'Achouffe
Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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A real Chouffe with only 4% alcohol: this slightly cloudy blond has spicy notes and the fruity character Chouffe drinkers know. It is also sold as Chouffe Session, at 16 IBU, and comes from the Chouffe brewery in the Belgian Ardennes, where the beers of Achouffe are brewed.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityspicyhoney
fruity
spicy
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with bright fruity esters—green apple and subtle stone fruit—layered over gentle spice notes that recall white pepper and coriander.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chouffe Lite

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a soft, slightly hazy character that signals unfiltered yeast presence. The head is fine and persistent, clinging to the glass with delicate lacing. Bright carbonation is visible throughout, lending liveliness to the pour.

pale goldenlightly hazyfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright fruity esters—green apple and subtle stone fruit—layered over gentle spice notes that recall white pepper and coriander. Light honey undertones emerge on closer inspection, while noble hop aromatics provide a crisp, herbal backbone without aggression.

fruity esterswhite pepper spicehoney undertonesnoble hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and smooth, with fruity sweetness balanced by restrained spice that develops mid-palate. The malt contributes a light, slightly honey-touched body without heaviness. Bitterness remains minimal at 16 IBU, allowing fruit and spice to lead throughout.

smooth entrybalanced fruit and spicelight bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively short, fading to a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste. Clean and refreshing without lingering sweetness.

crisp finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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What is a Belgian Blonde Ale?

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