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Flacatoune

MicroBrasserie Charlevoix
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🌍 Canada · Belgian Blonde Ale · One of 25 Belgian Blonde Ales in hopIQ

A pure malt blonde fermented with a Belgian yeast that leaves a broad fruity signature: pear, orchard apple and a candied orange note, with a soft honeyed sweetness beneath. Generous aromatic hopping lifts a floral, faintly spiced edge over the top, while the bitterness stays low and lets the malt carry the beer. Carbonation is abundant, and the finish is warm and gently sweet rather than dry.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5

AWARDS

Best in Show · 2025
Canada Beer Cup
Gold · 2025
Canada Beer Cup
Belgian and French Ale
Gold · 2023
Canadian Brewing Awards
Belgian Style Abbey Ale / Pale Ale
Best in Show — Canada Beer Cup
Gold — Canada Beer Cup (Belgian and French Ale)
Gold — Canadian Brewing Awards (Belgian Style Abbey Ale / Pale Ale)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Blonde Ale.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
honey
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
orange
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flacatoune

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The abundant carbonation manifests in steady, fine bubbles that sustain throughout the pour and drinking experience.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine persistent headbrisk carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with bright fruit esters—pear and orchard apple—underscored by soft honeyed notes and a candied orange character. Aromatic noble hops layer a gentle floral quality with restrained spice, creating a balanced and inviting bouquet that avoids heaviness.

pear and applecandied citrusfloral and spicedhoneyed sweetness

Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with the Belgian yeast's fruity signature dominating the mid-palate. Honey and stone fruit notes weave through a soft, honeyed sweetness, while the low bitterness allows the malt foundation to shine without astringency. The palate remains crisp and balanced, never cloying.

fruity Belgian charactersoft honeyedlow bitternessclean malt backbone

Finish

The finish is warm and gently sweet, with lingering orchard fruit and honeyed notes rather than dryness. A pleasant, moderate length that leaves the mouth refreshed without harsh aftertaste.

warm and sweetfruity fadegentle finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Flacatoune

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Goblet
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Flacatoune

About Belgian Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Belgian Blonde Ale?

Belgian Blonde Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Belgian Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, sweet, floral character as Flacatoune will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other Belgian Blonde Ales in hopIQ

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