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Malheur 10

Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Sun-yellow and strong at 10%, with a rosy peach aroma, a bouquet of hop flowers and spicy orange and lemon peel. The body is rich, honeyed and almost oily, with lemongrass and lemon curd in the flavour, orange zest throughout and a hint of bitter sourness; the finish is warm with a gentle bitterness. Malheur's head brewer names it as the base ale of the Bière Brut.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
peachorangehoney
peach
orange
honey
spicy
citrusy
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with a distinctive rosy peach character, supported by a floral bouquet of hop flowers that adds an herbal dimension.
also:fruity
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Malheur 10

◎ Appearance

A sun-yellow ale of brilliant clarity, with a fine carbonation that sustains a persistent head. The colour sits at a light golden hue, characteristic of the Belgian Blonde style, with excellent head retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass.

sun-yellowbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a distinctive rosy peach character, supported by a floral bouquet of hop flowers that adds an herbal dimension. Spicy orange and lemon peel notes emerge in the mid-layer, with subtle citrus complexity that hints at the beer's aromatic intensity without overwhelming.

rosy peachhop flowersspicy citrusorange peel

◐ Taste

The palate enters rich and honeyed with an almost oily mouthfeel that conveys the beer's full body. Lemongrass and lemon curd flavours develop across the mid-palate, layered with orange zest throughout, while a hint of bitter sourness adds textural complexity. The 10% alcohol is present but integrated, warming rather than burning.

rich honeyfull-bodiedlemon curdorange zest

◑ Finish

A warm, lingering finish with gentle bitterness that persists without harshness. The aftertaste carries forward the citrus and honey notes in fading balance.

warm finishgentle bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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