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Leffe Rituel 9°

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Leffe Rituel 9° opens with touches of clove and vanilla that give way to hints of fresh banana. In the mouth the aromas grow powerful, spicy and distinct, and the spicy, fruity and bitter notes stay in balance. Extra hops give it a long, intense aftertaste, which turns tasting it into a real ritual. 9% ABV.

ABV
9.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Gold · 2015
World Beer Awards
World's Best Belgian Style Strong Pale Ale
Gold · 2015
World Beer Awards
Europe's Best Belgian Style Strong Pale Ale
Bronze · 2019
World Beer Awards
Belgian Style Strong Pale Ale
★Gold — World Beer Awards (World's Best Belgian Style Strong Pale Ale)
★Gold — World Beer Awards (Europe's Best Belgian Style Strong Pale Ale)
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (Belgian Style Strong Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyvanillaclove
hoppy
vanilla
clove
spicy
fruity
banana
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent clove and vanilla notes, followed by fresh banana esters that develop as the beer warms.
also:bready,yeasty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leffe Rituel 9°

◎ Appearance

Leffe Rituel 9° presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent clove and vanilla notes, followed by fresh banana esters that develop as the beer warms. Beneath these fruity and spicy characteristics lies a subtle malty foundation that provides structure without overwhelming the delicate top notes.

clove, vanillabanana estersspicy-fruitysubtle malt base

◐ Taste

On the palate, the beer reveals a smooth, full-bodied entry with well-integrated spice and fruit flavors that build in intensity. The middle shows balanced sweetness and hoppy bitterness, with the extra hop additions becoming more pronounced as the beer develops, creating a complex interplay of flavors.

smooth, full-bodiedspicy-fruity balancehoppy complexityintegrated sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and intense, with spicy-hop notes lingering on the palate and a gentle warming from the 9% ABV. The bitterness persists without harshness, inviting another sip.

long, intense finishlingering spice-hopwarming alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 9–12°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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About Ale

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What is a Ale?

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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