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Jasmine, lily and straw meet wildflower honey, crackers and a mineral streak in this unfiltered German-style Helles, lightly hazy and naturally carbonated. It honors Marie-Ange (1907–1996), the maternal great-grandmother known as Mémé, who was born in Quebec and moved to the Northeast Kingdom. Hersbrucker hops, lager yeast, 5%.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoneymineral
floral
honey
mineral
noble hop
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate floral notes—jasmine and lily—layered over dried straw and a honeyed sweetness.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Marie

◎ Appearance

Marie presents a pale golden hue with a slight haze characteristic of its unfiltered format. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the lightly turbid body. Natural carbonation delivers a gentle, refined fizz that speaks to careful conditioning.

pale goldenlightly hazyfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral notes—jasmine and lily—layered over dried straw and a honeyed sweetness. Hersbrucker hops contribute a soft, grassy minerality with a whisper of herbal restraint. The overall impression is refined and garden-like, without aggressive hop punch.

jasmine, lilywildflower honeyHersbrucker mineralitysoft herbal

◐ Taste

The palate balances a clean, slightly sweet malt foundation with cracker-like breadiness and a gentle honey note. Low bitterness (18 IBU) allows the mineral streak and noble-hop character to emerge as quiet supporting players. The beer drinks crisp and dry despite its delicate sweetness, with excellent structural clarity.

honey-malt sweetnesscracker grainmineral streaklow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with a light, lingering mineral dryness that invites another sip. No rough edges or astringency—just a gentle fade that leaves the palate poised and renewed.

mineral drynessclean faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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