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Chouffe Soleil

Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Sunshine in a bottle is the idea: citrus leads, a touch of vanilla and peppery notes follow, and the beer pours luminous and slightly cloudy. At 6% ABV and 20 IBU, Chouffe Soleil is a blond from the Chouffe brewery in the Belgian Ardennes, made with sunny days in mind.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyspicyvanilla
citrusy
spicy
vanilla
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon and orange zest dominate the initial impression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chouffe Soleil

◎ Appearance

Chouffe Soleil presents a luminous golden-yellow hue with a slight haze that catches the light. The beer pours with moderate carbonation and forms a delicate white head that maintains light retention. The suspended yeast particles create an intentional cloudiness that enhances the beer's approachable, summery character.

golden-yellowlightly hazybrightfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon and orange zest dominate the initial impression. Beneath the citrus, subtle peppery spice and a whisper of vanilla emerge, along with soft honey undertones. The overall aromatic profile is clean and inviting, with no harsh alcohol vapors despite the 6% ABV.

citrus-forwardwhite pepperhoney sweetnessvanilla

◐ Taste

On the palate, citrus flavors establish themselves immediately, supported by a gentle spiciness that builds through the mid-palate. A soft vanilla sweetness and light honey character provide body without heaviness. The 20 IBU contribute restrained bitterness that balances rather than dominates, maintaining the beer's refreshing and crisp character.

citruspeppery spicesmoothlight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with citrus notes fading into a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste. The beer leaves the palate refreshed without lingering sweetness.

drycrisp exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
76
Appearance
77
Finish
75
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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