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Cuvée des Trolls

Brasserie Dubuisson
Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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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
7.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityorangeclean
fruity
orange
clean
citrusy
honey
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, clean citrus notes—mandarin and white fruit predominate, supported by honeyed floral undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Goblet

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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