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Jenlain Ambrée

Brasserie Duyck
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🌍 France · Bière de Garde · One of 2 Bière de Gardes in hopIQ

France's most iconic and historically important craft beer — the beer that defined the bière de garde style and inspired an entire movement. First bottled in champagne-style 750ml corked bottles in 1949. Brewed with Alsatian Pilsner, Munich, and color malts and three varieties of Alsace hops. Rustic and complex with caramel malt character, earthy depth, and warming alcohol.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber16
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Bière de Garde.
Hop character
earthy
herbal
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
bready
toasty
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jenlain Ambrée

Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown color with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, creamy foam that speaks to careful conditioning. The body carries a warm, inviting translucency characteristic of the style.

deep amberpersistent headfine lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toasted grain, layered beneath earthy and herbal Alsatian hop notes. Subtle bready and slightly boozy warmth emerges as the beer opens, creating a complex and evolving bouquet. Notes of dried fruit and a whisper of spice round out the aromatic profile without overshadowing the foundational malt character.

caramel maltearthy hopsherbaltoasted grain

Taste

The palate is full and malty, with caramel sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness and an earthy, herbaceous undertone. Mid-palate weight is substantial yet smooth, with warming alcohol that integrates seamlessly rather than dominates. Bready and slightly rich flavors build gradually, creating a complex interplay between malt depth and hop restraint.

malty sweetnessearthyherbal bitternesssmooth and warming

Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with caramel and earthy notes extending gracefully into the aftertaste. A gentle drying effect from the hops and moderate alcohol warmth provides closure without harshness.

long finishdry aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jenlain Ambrée

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Jenlain Ambrée

About Bière de Garde

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Bière de Garde?

Bière de Garde is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Bière de Garde

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