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Voile Blonde

Brasserie de la Voile
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🌍 Switzerland · American Pale Ale · One of 220 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

The approachable everyday lager from Lausanne's harbour brewery — clean and refreshing with a subtle hop character. Perfect for Lausanne's outdoor café culture on the terraces above Lac Léman.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden5
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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
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Voile Blonde

Appearance

Voile Blonde presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright visual presence. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate retention with fine carbonation evident throughout. A clean, well-defined appearance that invites immediate consumption.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose offers restrained but pleasant hop character with subtle citrus notes that suggest noble hop varieties rather than assertive American cultivars. A light, clean malt base provides gentle support without competing. The overall aromatic profile is approachable and inviting, designed for easy conversation rather than deep inspection.

subtle citrusnoble hop characterclean malt

Taste

Entry is clean and crisp with minimal sweetness, allowing hop bitterness to develop progressively across the mid-palate. Light body carries flavors efficiently without heaviness. Mineral notes emerge subtly, balancing the moderate 38 IBU bitterness with a dry, refreshing quality that suits outdoor consumption.

crisp entrymoderate bitternessdry mineral finish

Finish

The finish is short to medium with a clean, dry aftertaste that leaves no residual sweetness. Bitterness fades smoothly, inviting the next sip.

clean dryshort finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Voile Blonde

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 Voile Blonde

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 clean, refreshing, crisp character as Voile Blonde will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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