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Moinette Brune

Belgium·Belgian Dark Strong Ale
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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
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
chocolateclovespicy
chocolate
clove
spicy
fruity
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with cocoa and dark chocolate, offering immediate richness and depth.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°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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