1 pt. 9.4 oz / 75cl
Brewed by: Brasserie d’Achouffe
Achouffe, Belgium
Achouffe.be
This ale is brewed with three different types of hops: Amarillo, Tomahawk, and Saaz hops. Chouffe is the little gnome on the bottle. And, this smart little guy is in the hops field. Houblon Chouffe has only been brewed since 2006.
The aroma of this ale is very nice. It’s filled with citrus, floral, and grainy notes. The taste is just wonderful. This IPA has a very pleasing citrus quality that mixes with some floral, herbal, grassy, and grainy notes. Besides the citrus bitter bite (to me not overwhelming) this citrus also shows off a mild black peppercorn taste. The sweet malts do mix it up a bit here and at times I think I get a pink peppercorn taste. There are some good undertones to pay attention to here. The yeast, tropical fruits, and a little kiss of malty sweetness help to make this one tasty IPA in my opinion.
Not only is the taste complex and wonderful, the mouthfeel is really nice. This ale delivers the hops with a smooth style and crispness that leaves my palate satisfied and not ravaged. With each sip I want more.
A must buy for IPA fans. Leave a comment if you have tried this before.
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