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Chateau Fort

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Floral notes define the flavour of Chateau Fort. The beer comes from Duits & Lauret, a brewery founded in 2009 that moved into Fort Everdingen in 2015, a 19th-century fortress near Utrecht with a tasting room, a shop and a campsite on the grounds. The brewery makes beers to sit down for.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
floral
floral
Aroma
The nose is dominated by delicate floral aromatics that define the beer's character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chateau Fort

◎ Appearance

Chateau Fort presents a warm amber to copper hue, characteristic of a well-crafted ale. The beer shows good clarity with a stable, cream-colored head that clings to the glass in fine lacework. Carbonation appears moderate, creating a gentle effervescence that supports the beer's contemplative nature.

amber to copperclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by delicate floral aromatics that define the beer's character. Noble hops contribute refined herbal and slightly spicy notes, while the malt base offers a soft, biscuit-like sweetness beneath. A subtle fruity note emerges from the yeast, adding complexity without overwhelming the composition.

floral, dominantnoble hopsherbal spicebiscuit malt

◐ Taste

On the palate, floral qualities persist with a gentle, refined character that invites repeated sips. The malt provides a clean, lightly sweet foundation with biscuit and bread notes, while moderate bitterness from the 30 IBU creates balance without assertiveness. The finish is smooth and integrated, with neither alcohol warmth nor harshness.

floral forwardlightly sweetbalanced bitternessbread, biscuit

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with the floral notes gradually fading into a gentle, dry aftertaste. A whisper of hop bitterness persists pleasantly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean, lingeringgentle dryingrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
Serve at 6–8°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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