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Leffe d'Été

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Leffe d'Été is the summer beer of the range: refreshing and elegant, with an aromatic bouquet of fruity, slightly spicy notes, plus flowers, lemon, malt and hops. Its aroma runs fruity and bitter, and bitterness and freshness shape the whole. 5.2% ABV. In Dutch-speaking Belgium it appears as Leffe Zomer.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyfloral
fruity
citrusy
floral
hoppy
malty
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright fruity notes—stone fruits and subtle citrus—layered beneath gentle floral hints and a whisper of spice.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leffe d'Été

◎ Appearance

Leffe d'Été presents a clear, pale golden hue that captures summer light with transparency. The head forms with moderate density and shows good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears lively and evenly distributed throughout.

pale goldenclearmoderate headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright fruity notes—stone fruits and subtle citrus—layered beneath gentle floral hints and a whisper of spice. Noble hops contribute an elegant herbal backdrop, while soft malt sweetness anchors the bouquet without overshadowing the aromatic interplay.

fruity, citrus notesfloral, spicenoble hopssoft malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing, with immediate fruity character meeting a measured bitterness that evolves cleanly across the mid-palate. Malt provides a light sweetness and body, while hop bitterness and citrus acidity drive toward a dry, refreshing finish. The profile remains elegant and balanced throughout.

crisp, refreshingfruity, bittercitrus aciditydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately persistent, with lingering citrus and hop bitterness leaving the palate fresh rather than heavy. A subtle malt sweetness traces through the aftertaste before fading gracefully.

clean, drycitrus persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 6–8°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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