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Le Temps du Bonheur

Fauve Craft Bière
France·American Pale Ale·Rank 12 of 13 · The Best French Pale Ales
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Fauve's New England Pale Ale — lighter and more approachable than their IPAs but with the same house emphasis on tropical aromatics and soft, hazy body. The perfect introduction to the Fauve style for those discovering Montpellier's craft beer scene.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright tropical fruit esters—papaya, mango, and citrus zest—layered with the signature house character that defines Fauve's aromatic identity.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Le Temps du Bonheur

◎ Appearance

Le Temps du Bonheur presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, turbid body characteristic of the New England style. The head is generous and persistent, with fine white foam that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation appears moderate, creating a soft, approachable visual presence.

pale goldenhazy bodypersistent headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright tropical fruit esters—papaya, mango, and citrus zest—layered with the signature house character that defines Fauve's aromatic identity. Beneath these vibrant top notes lie subtle grainy-sweet undertones from soft malt, with herbal and resinous hop character providing gentle structure without aggression. The overall impression is inviting and fruit-forward, with no harsh phenolics or off-notes.

tropical fruitcitrus zestherbal hopssoft malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, creamy body that immediately conveys drinkability and approachability. Tropical and citrus notes continue from the nose, balanced by a light, clean malt sweetness that avoids cloying richness. The hop bitterness (38 IBU) is restrained but present, arriving in the mid-palate as a gentle counterpoint that prevents the beer from tasting flat or one-dimensional.

creamy mouthfeeltropical-citruslight bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the bitterness fading gracefully into a dry aftertaste. The lingering impression is of citrus and gentle herbal notes, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry aftertasterefreshingcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American 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 American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, fruity character as Le Temps du Bonheur will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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