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Malheur 6

Belgium·Belgian Blonde Ale
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Golden blonde and dry in the finish, as very little residual sugar is left behind. Saaz hops give it a spicy, grassy edge with a stony, flinty streak and a rosy hint, and the bitterness stays mild. Refermented in bottle or keg, filtered but not pasteurised, it comes from Buggenhout, where brewing restarted in 1997.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassyspicynoble hop
grassy
spicy
noble hop
mineral
floral
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with the characteristic spice and grass of Saaz hops, layered beneath which sits a subtle mineral and flinty undertone with a delicate rosy hint.
also:honey
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Malheur 6

◎ Appearance

Malheur 6 presents a bright golden blonde color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings steadily to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam collar throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with the characteristic spice and grass of Saaz hops, layered beneath which sits a subtle mineral and flinty undertone with a delicate rosy hint. Light floral notes emerge alongside gentle honey and soft fruity esters, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile without aggressive assertiveness.

Saaz spicegrassymineral, flintysubtle floral

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and dry, with the noble hop character delivering restrained spice and a stony, mineral backbone. Mild bitterness integrates seamlessly with clean malt sweetness and delicate honey notes, while the finish drives toward pronounced dryness as residual sugar falls away, leaving a smooth and refreshing sensation.

dry, crispnoble hopmild bitternesshoney, smooth

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry with a lingering mineral and grassy edge that fades gradually. A clean, refreshing aftertaste with no cloying sweetness encourages another sip.

drymineral finishclean, refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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