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Ch'Ti Grand Cru

Brasserie Castelain
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🌍 France · Belgian Strong Golden Ale · One of 2 Belgian Strong Golden Ales in hopIQ

World's Best Pale Belgian Style Strong 2025. A premium Belgian-style strong golden ale — complex and warming with fruity esters, a rounded malt body and a dry, elegant finish.

ABV
8.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden6

AWARDS

World's Best · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Pale Belgian Style Strong
World's Best — World Beer Awards 2025 (Pale Belgian Style Strong)
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 and substantial.

A heavy frame with a sharp finish — a rare combination that stays pointed on the tongue.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Ch'Ti Grand Cru

Appearance

Brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and a luminous quality in the glass. A dense, cream-coloured head forms readily and clings persistently to the walls, leaving fine lacework as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a continuous stream of fine bubbles.

brilliant goldendense, persistent headexcellent clarity

Aroma

The nose opens with ripe stone fruit and citrus esters characteristic of Belgian yeast, complemented by delicate floral and herbal notes from noble hop varieties. A gentle warmth of alcohol emerges beneath, while soft honey and a subtle spicy character round out the aromatic profile without dominating.

ripe stone fruitfloral, herbal noteswarming alcoholhoney undertones

Taste

The palate is full and rounded, with a smooth malt foundation that carries notes of honey and subtle spice through the mid-palate. Restrained bitterness from Edelhopfen remains balanced and refined, allowing the fruity yeast character to shine without harshness. The alcohol warmth is well-integrated, adding richness without obvious heat.

smooth malt bodyrefined bitternessfruity complexity

Finish

The finish is dry and elegant, with the alcohol warmth lingering gently and fading into a clean, slightly mineral aftertaste. Residual fruitiness echoes softly, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

dry, elegantclean aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
88
Appearance
89
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ch'Ti Grand Cru

Serve at 9–12°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

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 Grand Cru

About Belgian Strong Golden Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Strong Golden Ale?

Belgian Strong Golden 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.

Finding a similar Belgian Strong Golden Ale

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

Other Belgian Strong Golden Ales in hopIQ

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