About
In the village of Hordain the Brasserie la Choulette is one of the last breweries in the North founded in the 19th century and still in operation. Heir to this rich brewing past, Brasserie La Choulette has retained the authenticity of genuine artisanal production. The brewery is a family affair, a profession, a passion passed down from generation to generation.
The first Dhaussy brewery, founded by Jules Dhaussy, was in operation between 1895 and 1951. In 1977 Alphonse Dhaussy took over the Bourgeois-Lecerf brewery in Hordain. Alphonse and his son Alain were up to a crazy gamble: relaunch top-fermented beers while around them, regional breweries were closing their doors one after the other. But after a long and hard fight, the Bourgeois-Lecerf brewery regained its former splendor.
In 1981, an amber beer was launched called La Choulette. A name taken from a traditional and popular game from the North, Choulette, a lacrosse-golf game, the origin of which dates back to Antiquity. In 1986, Alain Dhaussy, master brewer, definitively took over the family business which he baptized, Brasserie Artisanale La Choulette.
The first Dhaussy brewery, founded by Jules Dhaussy, was in operation between 1895 and 1951. In 1977 Alphonse Dhaussy took over the Bourgeois-Lecerf brewery in Hordain. Alphonse and his son Alain were up to a crazy gamble: relaunch top-fermented beers while around them, regional breweries were closing their doors one after the other. But after a long and hard fight, the Bourgeois-Lecerf brewery regained its former splendor.
In 1981, an amber beer was launched called La Choulette. A name taken from a traditional and popular game from the North, Choulette, a lacrosse-golf game, the origin of which dates back to Antiquity. In 1986, Alain Dhaussy, master brewer, definitively took over the family business which he baptized, Brasserie Artisanale La Choulette.
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Fles gedeeld met familie bij kerstdiner.
Amberkleurig bier met matig beige schuim.
Aroma van mout en hop.
Smaak is moutig, licht houtig en iets zoet en zacht fruitig.
Amberkleurig bier met matig beige schuim.
Aroma van mout en hop.
Smaak is moutig, licht houtig en iets zoet en zacht fruitig.
Tried
on 26 Dec 2025
at 16:47
6.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Fles gedeeld door Inoven, geprobeerd met familie tijdens het kerstdiner. Het is een amberkleurig bier met een medium beige schuim. Het heeft een aroma van mout en hop. De smaak is moutig en zacht zoet met tonen van rozijnen.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Dec 2025
at 16:27
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Bottle 750ml @ N+C. Pours clear reddish brown with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel and yeast. Taste is medium sweet and light bitter with a long malty, caramel and yeasty finish. Body is medium, texture is thin to oily, carbonation is soft
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Dec 2025
at 13:35
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
330ml bottle from Gamm Vert, Hazebrouck. Pours a clear shiny amber, good off-white head. Biere de garde caramel tone.. some grain.. pretty decent for style. Plus you've gotta love these French beer labels. Would never see this in the UK anymore.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Dec 2025
at 08:34
7/10
Tried
from Draft
on 10 Oct 2025
at 19:00
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Fles op vakantie in Luxemburg geprobeerd met LiekevdV en Koenvd. Het is een troebel geel bier met een volle witte schuimkraag. Het heeft een aroma van mout, gist en bloemige tonen. De smaak is moutig en citrus achtig met een bloemige afdronk.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Aug 2025
at 19:45
7.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Fles op vakantie in Luxemburg geprobeerd met LiekevdV. Het is een helder goudgeel bier met een volle witte schuimkraag. Het heeft een aroma van mout, gist en banaan. De smaak is vol moutig, zoet en banaan achtig.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Aug 2025
at 20:07
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Old rating - A 330ml bottle from L'Epicerie Quintinaise, Quintin, Brittany. Pours a amber colour with a foamy head. Aromas & tastes of flora with some honey, malt, fruity notes & yeast. Medium body. A sweet light bitter finish. Enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Jul 2025
at 20:17
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Old notes from 2016 - 330ml bottle picked up in Cassel, pours a very hazy, lemon yellow to light brown colour, with on top a thin fizzy, white collar full of carbon. Aromas of pale, bready malts with lightly tangy citrus. Tastes of wheat & malt as well as citrus and mild spices. Moderate sweet and light acetic flavour. Medium palate. Enjoyable
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jun 2025
at 16:33
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Old notes from 2015 - Second beer of the day at Het Kasteelhof in Cassel, Northern France. Pours a amber colour with a slight tanned head. Aromas of caramel & flowers. Tastes of spicy caramel with hints of burnt sugar as well as apple fruitiness. The high alcohol content is slightly warming but not at all easy to drink.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jun 2025
at 16:32