La Choulette
Regional Brewery
in
Hordain,
Hauts-de-France,
France 🇫🇷
Associated Venue: Choulette Experience
Established in 1895
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Description
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.
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
(Bottle 33 cl) Clear, amber golden with a creamy, off-white head leaving some laces. Sweet caramel in the aroma. Rather full body with sweet toffee notes yet still managing to end rather dry. No greater bitterness. 250806
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Sep 2006
at 04:47
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 6
(Bottle 33 cl) Slightly hazy fully golden with a small, creamy, white head. Sweetish, malty nose - perhaps some overripe fruit. Medium-bodied with a distinct malt sweetness. No bitterness. 250806
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Sep 2006
at 04:44
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Bottled (BB 01/2007). Hazy yellow color, small white head. Sour nose. Sweet fruity and complex flavor. Then my cryptic rating - the last of the long evening in Gothernburg - says that: "but needs some more craftmanship".
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Aug 2006
at 13:11
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
330ml Bottle, Picked up from the ’Dodgy Deli’ on the Cowley Rd, Oxford. I agree with Blankboy, some of the others are being a bit hard on this beer, I really liked it poured cloudy and yellow really honey aroma which stretched through into the flavour, bit weak on the hop front and malts not massively present but it was nice and easy drinking.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Aug 2006
at 02:10
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 7
Pours red amber into a tulip. Raspberry jello aromas. Agressive pour produces little head that quickly dissipates in large bubbles to skim the surface. Flat. Raspberries from start to finish with minor bite upon lasting closure.
Tried
on 28 Jul 2006
at 16:20
6.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
(Bottle 75 cl) Pours a clear amber with basically no head. Light aroma of caramel. Sweet, full body with a distinct malty character. Soft, smooth and pleasant without much bitterness. 060706 (Bottle 75 cl) Courtesy of yespr. Comes as "La Choulette De Printemps". Pours a clear amber golden with a dense, off-white head leaving some lacework. Aroma of fruit, malt and a little caramel. An edge of cardboard. Medium-bodied with unclean, fusty notes. Short, dry finish. 6/3/5/2/11= 2.7 290508
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jul 2006
at 06:07
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Best before Oct 2006. Pours slightly hazy gold into a tulip. Significant bright white micro head. Honey and grass aromas. Fizzy with upfront sweet honey and a lasting bitterhoney finish.
Tried
from Can
on 04 Jul 2006
at 15:42
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Golden ale with a thin white head. Light herbal malt with caramel notes. In mouth, a sweet malt with light buttery notes, a bit on the cloying side. Mondial 2006. 6-3-6-3-10
A hazy blonde beer with a thin white head. Aroma of wilde herbs, dandelion and wood bark. In mouth, a clean crisp malt with a light sweetness, notes of cardboard, bottle was 1 yr old at time of tasting on April 2007. 8-3-7-3-12
A hazy blonde beer with a thin white head. Aroma of wilde herbs, dandelion and wood bark. In mouth, a clean crisp malt with a light sweetness, notes of cardboard, bottle was 1 yr old at time of tasting on April 2007. 8-3-7-3-12
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Jun 2006
at 21:18
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Golden ale with a thine creamy white head. Light oxidized malt with caramel, and light butterscotch. In mouth, a sweet lager type, with crisp hops, light cardboardy notes, medium bodied. I cant really say I’m a big fan of Biere de Garde. At the Mondiale, June 2006.
Tried
from Can
on 15 Jun 2006
at 22:02
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
A hazy amber beer with a thin light orange head. The aroma is malty with notes of wood, while the flavor is sweet malty with notes of over ripe fruits and wood. Somewhat boring.
Tried
on 03 Jun 2006
at 03:38