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Leffe Brune smells roasted and fruity, then turns soft and creamy, with a light, sweet, caramelised taste and just a discreet touch of bitterness. Darkly roasted malt gives this 6.5% abbey beer its deep dark brown colour and full, slightly sweet flavour. In 1952 Father Abbot Nys and brewer Albert Lootvoet decided to revive the abbey's brewing tradition, and a wide range of Leffe beers grew from it.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark25
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Bronze · 2019
World Beer Awards
World's Best Dark Belgian Style Dubbel
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (World's Best Dark Belgian Style Dubbel)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedfruitymalty
roasted
fruity
malty
caramel
nutty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt and a subtle fruitiness that evolves as it warms.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leffe Brune

◎ Appearance

Deep dark brown colour with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head. The beer presents a rich, lustrous appearance that speaks to the darkly roasted malt character within. Fine lacing adheres to the glass with each sip.

deep browncleardense headexcellent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt and a subtle fruitiness that evolves as it warms. Dark chocolate and caramel notes emerge alongside gentle toasted grain aromas, creating a complex yet approachable bouquet. A soft, inviting character dominates—no sharp edges or aggressive hop presence.

roasted maltdark chocolatecaramelsoft fruit

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and creamy, with a sweet entry driven by caramelised malt and honey undertones. Mid-palate reveals rich chocolate and dark fruit character that builds gradually, while a discreet hop bitterness (25 IBU) provides gentle restraint without disrupting the inherent sweetness. The finish is smooth and clean.

full-bodiedcreamy maltsweet caramelchocolate notes

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with lingering caramel sweetness and subtle roasted grain character. The bitterness fades gracefully, leaving behind a warm, slightly sweet impression that encourages another sip.

medium lengthsweet fadewarming
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°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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