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La Chouffe

Brasserie d'Achouffe
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🌍 Belgium · Belgian Strong Pale Ale · One of 1 Belgian Strong Pale Ales in hopIQ

La Chouffe is the flagship of Brasserie d'Achouffe, a Belgian farmhouse brewery nestled in the Ardennes village of Achouffe. The gnome on the label is no accident — the brewery has a playful, artisan character that runs through the beer itself. At 8% ABV, refermented in the bottle and unfiltered, it pours a hazy golden orange with a tight, persistent white head. The nose is immediately distinctive: fresh coriander, orange peel, and fruity esters from the Belgian yeast create an almost perfume-like complexity. On the palate it is smooth and gently sweet with medium-high carbonation; coriander spice builds through the mid-palate before a clean, dry finish that belies the alcohol. IBU around 20 — not bitter, simply balanced. Founded in 1982; acquired by Duvel Moortgat in 2006 while retaining the original recipe and character.

ABV
8%
IBU
20
SRM
golden6

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

fruity
80%
coriander
80%
floral
70%
herbal
60%
spicy
60%
yeasty
60%
refreshing
50%
orange
50%
sweet
40%
honey
40%
boozy
40%
smooth
30%

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About Belgian Strong Pale Ale

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What is a Belgian Strong 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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of La Chouffe

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

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The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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

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