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Bons Voeux

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Bons Vœux was created in 1970 as a New Year's gift: at first only loyal customers of Brasserie Dupont got to taste it on the first day of the year. It is still brewed in limited quantities and often reserved months ahead, though it has long been available in shops. The strong blond releases intense ripe banana, orange, lemon and clove spice, which open into a rich, complex palate with toasted hazelnut malt. Dry hopping adds further layered, characterful aromas.

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Silver · 2023
Brussels Beer Challenge
★Silver — Brussels Beer Challenge
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
clovebananaorange
clove
banana
orange
toasty
nutty
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced ripe banana and stone fruit esters, followed by citrus notes of orange and lemon that interplay with subtle clove spice.
also:fruity,malty,spicy,bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bons Voeux

◎ Appearance

Bons Vœux presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a delicate mousse that sustains throughout the tasting.

bright goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced ripe banana and stone fruit esters, followed by citrus notes of orange and lemon that interplay with subtle clove spice. Beneath these fruity and phenolic layers lies a sophisticated undertone of toasted hazelnut and light grain complexity, with delicate herbal and floral notes from dry hopping that add further dimension.

ripe bananacitrus peelclove spicetoasted hazelnut

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and layered, with the initial sweetness giving way to a complex malt core of toasted hazelnut and light cereal notes. Moderate bitterness from noble hops provides balance without overwhelming the fruit-driven character, while the dry hopping introduces additional herbal complexity that evolves across the mid-palate.

full-bodiedcomplex maltmoderate bitternesslayered

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and lingering, with the alcohol warmth providing gentle support to the fading citrus and spice notes. A subtle hazelnut and herbaceous dryness persists in the aftertaste.

dry finishwarminglingering aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
87
Appearance
86
Finish
86
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

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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