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P'tite Tranquille

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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
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2023
Canadian Brewing Awards
★Gold — Canadian Brewing Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusybreadyorange
citrusy
bready
orange
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—distinct grapefruit peel and tangerine notes that suggest careful hop work through the boil.
also:caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

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

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