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Fruity and slightly tart with a dry finish: Colette nods to the saisons Belgian farm workers have enjoyed for centuries. Barley, wheat and toasted flaked rice meet a blend of four yeast strains fermented at high temperatures, with Saaz and Sterling as the hops. 6.5% ABV, 17 IBU, effervescent and available year-round.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
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
fruitytartwheat
fruity
tart
wheat
toasty
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate stone fruit and citrus notes derived from the four-strain yeast blend fermented at high temperatures.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Colette

◎ Appearance

Colette presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A fine, persistent head builds with pour and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The beer displays lively carbonation throughout, characteristic of the style's traditional high-temperature fermentation.

pale goldenclearfine lacingeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate stone fruit and citrus notes derived from the four-strain yeast blend fermented at high temperatures. Subtle spice emerges alongside wheat grain character, while Saaz and Sterling hops contribute restrained herbal and slightly peppery undertones. A light saline quality rounds the aromatic profile, evoking the farmhouse traditions this ale honors.

stone fruitherbal hopsspicedyeasty complexity

◐ Taste

Colette opens with bright fruit-forward character tempered by crisp wheat grain and a gentle tartness that cleanses the palate. The mid-palate stays lean and dry, with toasted rice notes providing subtle depth without heaviness. Bitterness remains restrained at 17 IBU, allowing fruity esters and a faint peppery spice to dominate rather than assert.

dry palatetart edgetoasted grainrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshingly dry, with a brief aftertaste of wheat and subtle spice that fades quickly. The high carbonation accentuates the crisp, thirst-quenching character.

dry finishrefreshingquick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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