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Moinette Brune

Brasserie Dupont
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🌍 Belgium · Belgian Dark Strong Ale · One of 9 Belgian Dark Strong Ales in hopIQ

Moinette Brune was the first variation of the Moinette, unveiled for Belgium's Year of Beer in 1986. Four special malts give it an unusual colour, a slightly dark brown that turns towards russet and fiery red in the glass. Cocoa and chocolate lead the nose, with yellow fruit and gentle spice of clove and cinnamon. The palate is fine and layered, pairing a soft, round body with a well-integrated bitterness, light fruit and a dry finish.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
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 substantial.

A heavy frame with a sharp finish — a rare combination that stays pointed on the tongue.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Dark Strong Ale.
Malt character
chocolate
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clove
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moinette Brune

◎ Appearance

Dark brown with russet and fiery red tones in transmitted light, revealing the complexity of four special malts. The beer presents excellent clarity with a persistent cream-colored head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

dark brownrusset and red huespersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with cocoa and dark chocolate, offering immediate richness and depth. Supporting notes of yellow stone fruits emerge alongside delicate spice—clove and cinnamon weave through without sharpness. The aromatic profile remains restrained and harmonious, free of harsh alcohol notes despite 8.5% ABV.

cocoa, dark chocolateyellow fruitclove and cinnamonrefined spice

◐ Taste

The palate unfolds with a soft, round body that belies the beer's strength. Multiple layers of malt sweetness and subtle fruit combine with a well-integrated 25 IBU bitterness that never overwhelms. The finish turns progressively dry, with a clean, lingering quality that invites another sip.

soft, round bodylayered maltintegrated bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

A dry, measured finish with good length and no cloying residue. The aftertaste carries gentle spice and cocoa echoes without harshness or astringency.

dry and cleancocoa persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Moinette Brune

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 9–12°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 Moinette Brune

About Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Dark Strong Ale?

Belgian Dark Strong 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 Dark Strong Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same chocolate, dry, clove character as Moinette Brune will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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