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Malheur Bière Brut World Classic

Brouwerij Malheur
Belgium·Bière de Champagne
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Peach, rose, apricot, vanilla, orange and lemon rind meet a silky strength and a powerful, dry aftertaste in this 11% blond, which the brewery calls the first bière brut in the world. Malheur's head brewer says it starts as Malheur 10. It is refermented a third time in the bottle, then gets the Champagne treatment: the yeast is gathered near the cork and removed by disgorging before the final corking.

ABV
11%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
peachvanillaorange
peach
vanilla
orange
floral
citrusy
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with bright stone fruit—peach and apricot—alongside floral and rose petal notes that create an aromatic complexity.
also:spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Malheur Bière Brut World Classic

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is refined and restrained, befitting the Champagne-method treatment. The overall presentation is elegant and composed.

pale goldencrystal clearfine persistent headrefined carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright stone fruit—peach and apricot—alongside floral and rose petal notes that create an aromatic complexity. Citrus rind (orange and lemon) provides freshness, while subtle vanilla undertones add warmth and depth. The overall character is delicate yet layered, with no harsh alcohol burn despite the 11% ABV.

stone fruitfloral, rosecitrus rindvanilladry

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and silky, with the peach and apricot fruit taking center stage alongside a gentle vanilla sweetness. Mid-palate reveals good structure from a crisp, dry character that prevents cloying, while citrus and subtle spice notes add dimension. The moderate 25 IBU bitterness is restrained but present, providing balance without dominance.

silky mouthfeelstone fruit forwardcrisp, drymoderate bitternesswell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and lengthy, with a powerful drying quality that lingers on the palate. Residual citrus and a whisper of spice persist, while the elevated alcohol (11%) contributes warmth without harshness.

dry, powerfulcitrus persistencelingering
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
87
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°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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