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Tiboulen

Zoumaï
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🌍 France · American Pale Ale · One of 219 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tiboulen

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

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Tiboulen

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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

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