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Brasserie Lancelot Telenn Du

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Telenn Du is a traditional brown ale brewed by Brasserie Lancelot in Brittany, France, featuring a dark copper color and rich malt character. This ale showcases the brewery's commitment to local French brewing traditions with a balanced profile of caramel sweetness and subtle roasted notes.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark22
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltytoastyroasted
malty
toasty
roasted
caramel
clean
nutty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by inviting caramel and toffee notes with supporting undertones of roasted malts and fresh bread.
also:bready,dark fruit
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brasserie Lancelot Telenn Du

◎ Appearance

Telenn Du presents a rich dark copper to mahogany hue, characteristic of a traditional Breton brown ale. The beer displays excellent clarity with a modest but persistent tan head that clings to the glass. Moderate carbonation creates fine, delicate bubbles that contribute to a refined visual presentation.

dark coppermahoganypersistent headclear

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by inviting caramel and toffee notes with supporting undertones of roasted malts and fresh bread. Subtle nutty and earthy characteristics emerge beneath the surface, while a light spice note adds complexity without overwhelming the classic malt-forward profile.

carameltoasted breadroasted malttoffee

◐ Taste

The palate opens with prominent caramel sweetness and warm bread flavors that define the mid-palate experience. Chocolate and nutty notes develop gracefully, while gentle roast contributes subtle depth. The moderate 25 IBU bitterness provides excellent balance without dominating, allowing the malt complexity to shine through cleanly.

caramel-forwardbalanced sweetnesssubtle chocolatelow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry with lingering caramel and bread notes that fade gracefully. A slight earthy undertone persists, leaving a pleasant malt-driven aftertaste that invites another sip.

cleanmalt-drivenmoderately dry
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Brown Ale

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What is a Brown Ale?

Brown 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.

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