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La Chouffe Alcohol Free

Brasserie d'Achouffe
Belgium·Alcohol-Free Lager
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The fruity character and the touch of spice of La Chouffe, rebuilt without the alcohol: this blond pours golden under a good foam head and carries 0.0% ABV. The first batch of La Chouffe itself was finished on 27 August 1982 in the Belgian Ardennes, and the 0.0% version is a sister to that original.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityspicyclean
fruity
spicy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with bright fruity notes—hints of pear and stone fruit—layered with subtle spice that recalls coriander and a whisper of herbal complexity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Chouffe Alcohol Free

◎ Appearance

La Chouffe Alcohol Free presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent foam head that displays fine Schaumkleiden. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating an inviting visual presentation that belies the absence of alcohol.

bright goldendense foam headwell-carbonatedclean clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright fruity notes—hints of pear and stone fruit—layered with subtle spice that recalls coriander and a whisper of herbal complexity. Light bready undertones from the Malz provide a soft foundation, while the overall impression remains fresh and approachable without any sharp alcohol bite.

pear, stone fruitherbal spicebready Malz notesclean, fruity

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with immediate fruity sweetness that flows into a balanced mid-palate where gentle spice emerges alongside a light grainy character. The 22 IBU provides restrained bittering that supports rather than dominates, while the body remains light and refreshing throughout without becoming thin or watery.

fruity-forward palategentle spicerestrained bitternesslight, crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, with spice lingering slightly longer than sweetness. The absence of alcohol allows the crisp, clean aftertaste to emerge with clarity and a subtle drying sensation on the palate.

dry finishspice lingersclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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