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Fort Lapin Rouge 6.5

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A malty Belgian pale ale from Fort Lapin. The 6.5 in the name is its strength: 6.5 % ABV. It is brewed in Bruges, in a small brewery near the city centre whose range also holds a tripel, a quadrupel, a dubbel, a kriek, a witbier, a stout and Hoplapin.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
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
maltyfruity
malty
fruity
Aroma
Malt leads the nose with soft, biscuity notes and a gentle sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fort Lapin Rouge 6.5

◎ Appearance

A pale amber hue, bright and transparent with good clarity. The head forms with moderate density and shows solid retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as you drink. Carbonation is evident but restrained, appropriate to the Belgian pale ale style.

pale amberclear, brightmoderate headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Malt leads the nose with soft, biscuity notes and a gentle sweetness. Beneath this foundation, subtle fruity esters emerge—hints of pear and light stone fruit characteristic of Belgian ale yeast activity. Noble hops provide a restrained, refined spice that complements rather than dominates the profile.

biscuity maltpear, stone fruitnoble hop spiceBelgian yeast esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, malty richness that carries through cleanly without heaviness. Mid-palate reveals those same fruity notes seen on the nose, layering gently with the grain. Bitterness is low and measured at 25 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness to remain the focal point while hop character provides balance rather than assertiveness.

malty sweetnesssmooth texturelow bitternessfruit-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, leaving behind a pleasant, lingering malt note without any harsh edge. A whisper of spice fades gracefully.

dry aftertastemalt lingering
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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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About Belgian Pale Ale

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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

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