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Ch'Ti Grand Cru

France·Belgian Strong Golden Ale
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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
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Pale Belgian Style Strong
★Gold — World Beer Awards 2025 (Pale Belgian Style Strong)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitymaltyyeasty
fruity
malty
yeasty
honey
floral
spicy
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.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
Serve at 9–12°C

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

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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