Le Petit Poisson
Amber in colour, dry-hopped with Cascade and Sonnet and fermented with brettanomyces, which brings the earthy, leathery dryness the style is known for. Can-conditioning produces a high, champagne-like carbonation, and a snappy bitterness closes it out. The model is Petit Orval, the lower-strength version brewed for the monks at Abbaye d'Orval. It can be drunk fresh or laid down.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Le Petit Poisson
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
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About Mixed-Fermentation Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Mixed-Fermentation 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 Mixed-Fermentation Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same earthy, dry, hoppy character as Le Petit Poisson will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.