Abbaye de Forest
Brewed in Silly since 2007 from a recipe of the Benedictine monks who once lived in a former Brussels abbey. A subtly perfumed aroma comes first, then a delicate bitterness with fruity raisin notes, ending in a pleasantly invigorating bitter finish. Top-fermented and refermented in the bottle, blond, 6.5% ABV, made with pale malt and Kent and Hallertau hops.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Abbaye de Forest
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
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About Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, noble-hop, bitter character as Abbaye de Forest will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.