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Le Temps du Bonheur

Fauve Craft Bière
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🌍 France · American Pale Ale · One of 220 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Le Temps du Bonheur

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

Serve at 7–10°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

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About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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