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It might feature this name on special/promotional labels, or in international markets, but it is the same liquid as in the one below.
Houblon Chouffe IPA
Highly sought-after by connoisseurs, Houblon CHOUFFE is a strong beer - 9% alc./vol., with a bitter and fruity taste. To recreate the bitterness of IPAs, we add three types of hops to our brews: Tomahawk, Saaz and Amarillo. Houblon CHOUFFE is the first Belgian IPA. Taste this magnificent beer and you can appreciate its subtle grapefruit note. This beer is also extremely popular as an ingredient in culinary dishes.
Chouffe IPA
(has 6 batches)
Brasserie d'Achouffe in Achouffe, Luxembourg, Belgium 🇧🇪
IPA - Belgian Regular|
Score
7.44
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Formerly known as Houblon Chouffe.
The gnomes of Fairyland may be little, but they have big, very big, personalities. HOUBLON CHOUFFE matches their impish spirits. All gnomes, with their innate good taste, are in full agreement about HOUBLON CHOUFFE, which is flavoured by three different types of hops. This India Pale Ale is appreciated for its pronounced bitterness combined with the fruity tones of traditional Achouffe beers: it softens the strongest of characters.
The gnomes of Fairyland may be little, but they have big, very big, personalities. HOUBLON CHOUFFE matches their impish spirits. All gnomes, with their innate good taste, are in full agreement about HOUBLON CHOUFFE, which is flavoured by three different types of hops. This India Pale Ale is appreciated for its pronounced bitterness combined with the fruity tones of traditional Achouffe beers: it softens the strongest of characters.
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4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 6
Overall 4
Bottle. I am actually truly disappointed by this. God I needed a drink after a shitty day, and thus sure does the job at 9%. But I noticed that despite feeling relaxed, the beer itself was not contributing to my improving mood. There is no aroma, no taste, no appearance or finish to speak off. What have they done to the chouffe?! A beautiful beer mutilated. Tastes like a strong lager and the hops are not there enough. shameeeeeeeee x100 (game of thrones style)
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Dec 2017
at 12:09
8.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
From Sep 2007
Pours from 750ml capped bottle a clear bright sunshiny gold with a huge billowy head of foam and lots of sticky lacing. After the first pour, it becomes cloudy and there's some sediment from the yeast in my glass and..that head of foam lasts right through to the end of the session. Great looking brew to say the least.
The smell has big herbal hops upfront along with healthy doses of yeast, bread, and some malt sweetness.
The taste on first sip give me lots of hoppy deliciousness. Herbal hops and some grass followed by some citrus and other fruit and yeast. Further sips give me more of the malt...more bread and some honey and it makes for some nice balance but this one is still all about the hops though, I don't find it all that bitter. It's more of a subtle bitterness and quite frankly, it's tickling my palate. The mouthfeel is nice and full and creamy and the carbo is lightly done and that makes for a very highly drinkable beer that demands another sip and another and another. 9%abv? Where art thou? I sense none in the taste, none during or after the swallow. Man, this is so smooth and easy drinking, it's scary. It finishes slightly bitter and it leaves a long and enjoyable aftertaste. Wonderful stuff!
Bottom line: The label says it uses Amarillo, Tomoahawk, and Saaz Hops and boy do they work well together in this Belgian IPA. I would buy some more at the drop of a hat! I highly recommend
this world class brew!!
Pours from 750ml capped bottle a clear bright sunshiny gold with a huge billowy head of foam and lots of sticky lacing. After the first pour, it becomes cloudy and there's some sediment from the yeast in my glass and..that head of foam lasts right through to the end of the session. Great looking brew to say the least.
The smell has big herbal hops upfront along with healthy doses of yeast, bread, and some malt sweetness.
The taste on first sip give me lots of hoppy deliciousness. Herbal hops and some grass followed by some citrus and other fruit and yeast. Further sips give me more of the malt...more bread and some honey and it makes for some nice balance but this one is still all about the hops though, I don't find it all that bitter. It's more of a subtle bitterness and quite frankly, it's tickling my palate. The mouthfeel is nice and full and creamy and the carbo is lightly done and that makes for a very highly drinkable beer that demands another sip and another and another. 9%abv? Where art thou? I sense none in the taste, none during or after the swallow. Man, this is so smooth and easy drinking, it's scary. It finishes slightly bitter and it leaves a long and enjoyable aftertaste. Wonderful stuff!
Bottom line: The label says it uses Amarillo, Tomoahawk, and Saaz Hops and boy do they work well together in this Belgian IPA. I would buy some more at the drop of a hat! I highly recommend
this world class brew!!
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Oct 2017
at 10:09
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
bottiglia 33 cl, bel cappello di schiuma bianca media grana molto persistente, color oro limpido, al naso malto pompelmo e intenso odore di luppolo, in bocca malto intenso luppolo e mela verde, carbonatazione decisa, di medio corpo, l'alcool si sente un po’ troppo, amaro veramente accentuato molto lungo nel finale. Una triple IPA? Non l'avrò capita ma non mi ha entusiasmato. 23.09.17
Tried
on 23 Sep 2017
at 12:05
8.1/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle. Clear golden brew with a huge white frothy head. High retention. The aroma is a compination of your regular Belgian Tripel and fruity hops. Feels natural and balanced. Medium body. Soft carbonation. The flavour front is malty with that usual Belgian yeast spiciness along. The mid taste is drier and more bitter. All the power of the hops takes the lead bat medium bitter citrusy finish. Hoppy aftertaste. Well done.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Jul 2017
at 15:00