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La Trappe Isid'or

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La Trappe Isid'or is an amber-coloured Trappist ale with a broken white head. Its taste starts out fruity and shifts to malty caramel. The beer is brewed from pale and caramel malted barley and malted wheat with glucose syrup, hops and yeast, and it reaches 7.5% ABV and 44 EBC in colour.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark22
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelfruitymalty
caramel
fruity
malty
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with fruity esters characteristic of Trappist ale yeast, accompanied by warming alcohol notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Trappe Isid'or

◎ Appearance

La Trappe Isid'or presents a clear amber hue with good depth of color. A broken white head forms initially, displaying moderate retention and light lacing that gradually fades. The beer shows bright clarity with gentle carbonation evident throughout.

amber, clearwhite headmoderate retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fruity esters characteristic of Trappist ale yeast, accompanied by warming alcohol notes. Caramel and bread-like malt aromas emerge, with subtle wheat undertones adding texture. The overall profile is inviting and accessible, without aggressive hop character.

fruity esterscaramel maltwheat noteswarm alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a smooth fruity sweetness before transitioning into prominent caramel and malty notes. Wheat adds a gentle earthiness that balances the residual sweetness. Low bitterness from noble hops (30 IBU) allows the malt character to dominate, while the finish remains soft and clean.

caramel forwardfruity-malty balancesmooth bodywheat presence

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering caramel notes fading into a subtle malty aftertaste. The alcohol warmth provides gentle structure without harshness, leaving the palate satisfied without fatigue.

clean finishmalty afterglow
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 6–8°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Ale

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What is a Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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