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La Brouette

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Soft and malty, with a very slight bitterness at the end and a hint of green tea. The tea comes from green tea extract in the brew. The Brouette is an amber ale at 5%, brewed in Saignelégier in the Swiss Jura, where founder Jérôme Rebetez makes BFM's beers by hand in limited quantities. The beers are hand-packed at the brewery.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyherbalhoppy
malty
herbal
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, bread-like malt character, followed by a subtle herbal signature from the green tea extract.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Brouette

◎ Appearance

La Brouette presents a clear, burnished amber hue with bright clarity and good light transmission. The head forms with fine, tight bubbles and maintains moderate retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

burnished amberclearmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, bread-like malt character, followed by a subtle herbal signature from the green tea extract. Gentle floral and grassy notes emerge beneath, with a restrained hop presence that complements rather than dominates the bouquet. No harsh or astringent edges.

soft maltherbal teafloral undertone

◐ Taste

The palate is rounded and approachable, with a light caramel sweetness that carries through the mid-palate. Green tea provides a delicate, slightly tart herbal quality without sharp bitterness. A gentle, measured bitterness arrives in the finish, leaving the beer balanced rather than bitter or sticky.

caramel sweetnessgreen tea extractmeasured bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, with the herbal character fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing conclusion. Lingering notes of tea and light grain remain without any astringency.

clean, dryherbal fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
79
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Amber Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

Finding a similar Amber Ale

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