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Ch'Ti Blonde

Brasserie Castelain
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🌍 France · Belgian Pale Ale · One of 10 Belgian Pale Ales in hopIQ

Castelain's Ch'Ti Blonde is the beer that put Brasserie Castelain on the map — and for good reason. Golden, full-bodied for a blonde, well-carbonated and generously hopped without pushing bitter. It's balanced like a tightrope: malty sweetness, subtle spice, a touch of hay. The kind of beer that works anywhere, with anyone.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
citrusy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ch'Ti Blonde

Appearance

Ch'Ti Blonde presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation that forms a stable white head. The lacing clings evenly to the glass as you drink, indicating good malt body and proper conditioning. Light catches the beer cleanly, revealing its translucent golden-amber tone.

bright goldenwell-carbonatedpersistent head

Aroma

The nose opens with restrained noble hop character—subtle herbal and hay notes—layered beneath soft Malz sweetness. A whisper of citrus emerges on closer inspection, accompanied by clean fermentation notes without any harsh yeast phenolics. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, neither aggressive nor muted.

herbal hopsMalz sweetnesscitrus undertone

Taste

Entry delivers a clean, lightly malty sweetness that fills the mouth without heaviness. Mid-palate brings subtle spice and gentle hop bitterness (25 IBU) in proportion, with a grainy, slightly haylike finish to the malt character. The beer remains crisp throughout, the carbonation and hop structure preventing any cloying sensation.

balanced malt-hopclean palatesubtle spice

Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the malt sweetness fading into a light, lingering hop character and a whisper of grain. Aftertaste remains clean and inviting, encouraging another sip rather than sitting heavy.

dry finishclean aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ch'Ti Blonde

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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 Ch'Ti Blonde

About Belgian Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Belgian Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same refreshing, clean, fruity character as Ch'Ti Blonde will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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