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Cuvée des Trolls

Brasserie Dubuisson
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🌍 Belgium · Belgian Blonde Ale · One of 46 Belgian Blonde Ales in hopIQ

Cuvée des Trolls was born in 2000 in the tanks of Le Brasse-Temps, the brewpub Dubuisson opened in Louvain-la-Neuve, and today heads the brewery's Trolls range. It is an unfiltered, naturally hazy blond ale of 7%, brewed from malt, hops, sugar and water, with dried orange peel added during the boil. The brewery classes it as a strong Belgian blond. Straw-coloured in the glass, it shows clean, fresh aromas of white and yellow fruit, mandarin and honeyed blossom; the palate is broad and fruity, barely bitter, medium-bodied and well balanced.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Blonde Ale.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
orange
citrusy
smooth drinking
Hop character
floral
Malt character
honey

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cuvée des Trolls

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a natural haze from the unfiltered brewing process. The head forms readily and displays good retention, with fine lacing clinging to the glass as you drink. Bright carbonation animates the body without aggressive effervescence.

pale strawnaturally hazygood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, clean citrus notes—mandarin and white fruit predominate, supported by honeyed floral undertones. A subtle sweetness suggests gentle maltiness and the influence of dried orange peel added during the boil, creating an inviting and approachable aromatic profile.

mandarinhoneyed floralswhite fruitorange peel

◐ Taste

The palate is broad and fruity, with the citrus character continuing from the aroma into the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the underlying malt sweetness and fruit notes to take precedence. Medium body carries the flavors smoothly without heaviness, maintaining good balance throughout.

fruitycitrus-forwardlightly bitterwell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering fruit and a gentle honeyed sweetness that fades gracefully. No harsh edges or excessive bitterness remain.

clean finishmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cuvée des Trolls

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Cuvée des Trolls

About Belgian Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Blonde Ale?

Belgian Blonde Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Belgian Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, fruity, orange character as Cuvée des Trolls will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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