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P'tite Tranquille

MicroBrasserie Charlevoix
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🌍 Canada · Amber Lager · One of 14 Amber Lagers in hopIQ

A red session lager at 2.5%, fermented cold and hopped continuously through the boil. Citrus runs through the nose and the finish — grapefruit peel and tangerine — while barley sugar and fresh bread hold the middle. The colour sits between amber and red, the body stays light and dry, and the bitterness is firm without much weight behind it. Brewed year-round since 2016.

ABV
2.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
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AWARDS

Gold · 2023
Canadian Brewing Awards
Gold — Canadian Brewing Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp and light-bodied.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Amber Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
hoppy
Malt character
bready
malty
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for P'tite Tranquille

Appearance

The beer presents a clear, luminous body that sits between amber and red, with a warm, honeyed tone. The head forms quickly and holds with fine retention, creating a delicate lacing pattern on the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, enhancing the visual liveliness without aggression.

amber-red, clearfine head retentionmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—distinct grapefruit peel and tangerine notes that suggest careful hop work through the boil. Beneath the citrus sits a clean malt base of fresh bread and subtle barley sugar, with no harsh alcohol despite the noble hop presence. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with the citrus and bread in clear balance.

grapefruit, tangerinefresh bread, barley sugarnoble hops

Taste

The palate opens light and dry, with citrus notes carrying through the entry before a gentle malt sweetness of bread and subtle caramel develops mid-palate. The bitterness is firm and present—27 IBU delivers structure without heaviness—and integrates cleanly with the dry finish. The low ABV keeps the beer crisp and thirst-quenching rather than warming.

citrus-forwardbready, light maltfirm, clean bitterness

Finish

The finish is dry and gripping, with citrus peel lingering alongside a light herbal bitterness. The aftertaste remains clean and brief, inviting another sip rather than lingering.

dry citrus peelherbal bite
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of P'tite Tranquille

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with P'tite Tranquille

About Amber Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Amber Lager?

Amber Lager 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 Amber Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, light, dry character as P'tite Tranquille will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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