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Les Perles Du Homard

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Les Perles Du Homard is a Saison Forte of complex, spicy and fruity character, shaped by a relatively long fermentation with two classic yeast strains, a Belgian and a French one. Munich, pilsner and wheat malts and HBC 682 hops carry the 8 % ABV beer, which the Utrecht brewpub found luxurious enough to deserve a fancy French name.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden6
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
fruityspicymalty
fruity
spicy
malty
wheat
yeasty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe stone fruit and subtle citrus notes, layered beneath peppery and herbal spice from the dual yeast fermentation.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Les Perles Du Homard

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms with moderate density and demonstrates good lacing as it recedes, clinging to the glass in delicate strands.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe stone fruit and subtle citrus notes, layered beneath peppery and herbal spice from the dual yeast fermentation. Underlying wheat bread notes and a light alcohol warmth round out a complex, inviting bouquet that shifts with temperature.

stone fruitpeppery spiceherbalwheat breadalcohol warmth

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly fruity, with white pepper and clove notes building across the palate. The wheat malts provide a soft, slightly grainy body, while the HBC 682 hops deliver restrained but crisp bitterness that balances the 8% ABV without harshness. Finish is dry and clean, with lingering spice.

fruity entrywhite pepper, clovesoft wheat bodyrestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with gentle spicy notes fading into a clean, moderately dry conclusion. A faint peppery warmth persists without any cloying character.

spicy fadecleanmoderate dryness
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
79
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

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

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Saison

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

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