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Tiboulen

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Named after the twin Tiboulen islands near Marseille's Frioul archipelago. Zoumaï's approachable pale ale — citrusy, lightly hoppy, and perfectly balanced for the Mediterranean climate. Their most approachable everyday beer.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanhoppy
citrusy
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate—backed by clean noble hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tiboulen

◎ Appearance

Tiboulen presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a modest white head that settles to a thin collar. Fine carbonation rises steadily through the glass, creating consistent small bubbles that suggest careful conditioning. The beer displays good lacing as the head recedes.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate—backed by clean noble hop character. Subtle Malz undertones provide a light, grainy foundation without heaviness. There is no yeast-derived cloudiness or fruity ester presence; the aroma remains crisp and straightforward.

citrus peelnoble hopsclean grainbright

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing with immediate citrus and hop definition balanced by a soft, approachable Malz base. The mid-palate sustains the hop-forward character at moderate intensity without aggression, while the bitterness (38 IBU) sits comfortably in the background—enough to structure the beer, not dominate it. Finish remains crisp and mineral-clean.

balanced hop bitternesslight Malzcitrus biterefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and medium in length, with lingering citrus notes tapering cleanly. The aftertaste carries the hop signature without harshness, leaving a thirst-quenching sensation ideal for warm Mediterranean afternoons.

drycitrus fadethirst-quenching
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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Food Pairing

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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