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La Trappe Puur

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La Trappe Puur is a light-blond, organic, top-fermented Trappist ale with a sturdy collar. The aroma pairs the fruity notes of the yeast with the flowery scent of citrus from the hops, and the taste carries a pleasant bitterness. Brewed only with organic ingredients and Skal-certified, it comes in at 4.5% ABV.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyfloral
fruity
citrusy
floral
yeasty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with fruity esters from the top fermentation, offering peachy and pear-like notes alongside subtle orchard undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Trappe Puur

◎ Appearance

La Trappe Puur presents a light golden-blonde hue with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality. The head forms a sturdy, dense collar that clings persistently to the glass, displaying strong and even lacing as the beer is consumed. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, contributing to the crisp visual presentation.

light golden-blondebrilliant claritydense head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fruity esters from the top fermentation, offering peachy and pear-like notes alongside subtle orchard undertones. Floral citrus hops—characteristic of noble varieties—layer in with a delicate herbal spice, while a faint grainy maltiness provides a soft foundation without dominance. The overall character is clean and refined, with the organic ingredients contributing to a natural, unforced aromatic profile.

fruity esterscitrus floralsnoble hop charactersubtle grain

◐ Taste

On the palate, the beer opens with a light, refreshing malt entry that carries notes of soft grain and hay. The mid-palate brings forward pleasant citrus and fruity notes, while a measured bitterness builds gradually without aggression, delivering a clean, hoppy finish that feels crisp and well-integrated. The 4.5% ABV keeps the body lean and the overall impression dry rather than sweet.

light malt foundationcitrus-forwardmeasured bitternessclean and dry

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, fading gracefully with lingering hoppy bitterness and a touch of citrus zest. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no harsh edges or residual sweetness.

crisp fadehoppy persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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