Bush Caractère
Introduced in 1933 as Bush Beer, this is the beer the modern Dubuisson brewery was built on. It is a filtered, top-fermented strong ale brewed from a grain bill that includes caramel malt, with hops, sugar and the house yeast, and it rests four to six weeks before release. The brewery classes it as a strong Belgian ale, amber in colour, and it pours a deep, clear amber. The nose brings ripe banana with sweet caramel notes; the palate is full and bittersweet, with nutty malt and a hop-led finish. It is sold as Scaldis Caractère in the United States and was formerly called Bush Ambrée.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Bush Caractère
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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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About Belgian Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Belgian Pale Ale?
Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.
Finding a similar Belgian Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same banana, caramel, nutty character as Bush Caractère will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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