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Flacatoune

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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
PaceTwo or Three

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)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityfloralorange
fruity
floral
orange
honey
malty
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright fruit esters—pear and orchard apple—underscored by soft honeyed notes and a candied orange character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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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