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.
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Good looking dark beer with a slightly roasted and coffee aroma and a very sweet barley wine like flavour. Overall a disappointing beer.
Tried
on 14 Mar 2005
at 16:59
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Frothy looking brown beer with a fermented malty aroma, and a fruity, sweet and strongly alcoholic flvaour. Overall a plain biere de garde.
Tried
on 30 Jan 2005
at 10:47
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
2003 or 2004 bottle. Good hearty, if somewhat muted, golden color, with some light orangeish/amber tones. Big puffy white head, sediment and light haze. Aroma of light DMS, almonds, butter, vanilla, alcohol, strong pils-like malt. Flavor is strangely sweet, but then turns almost sharp or bittersweet. What the hell causes this vanilla extract-like flavor?? Whatever it is, it seems to go hand in hand with a harsh alcohol flavor, that is sharp and very disruptive. On the positive side, the body is good and chewy, with pils malt, warm honey flavors and a strong, herbs and nuts yeast. Some light citrus tones come out on the finish and as it warms and breathes, some of the sharp alcohol leaves, but it still is there lurking. Either this beer has some serious alcohol issues and a vast overabundance of residual sugar, or it is just EXTREMELY young (hot as they say now. . .). I’ll give it some benefit of the doubt, but I’m not wholly convinced.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jan 2005
at 15:56
4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 3
Pours is orange with no head. Aroma is herbal and flowery. Flavor is where this one loses points. It starts out very bready and yeasty but then gives way to a overpowering sourness. I actually pucker after taking a sip. I probably won’t try this again.
Tried
on 21 Jan 2005
at 20:56
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Blonde frothy headed beer with a fermented fruity aroma which reminds me of apricots. The flavour is fruity first with a sour finish that adds a slight bitterness. Overall a good beer.
Tried
on 17 Jan 2005
at 08:00
5.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
A clear brown beer with a small white head. Both the aroma and flavor are malty with notes of roasted malt.
Tried
on 24 Sep 2004
at 16:49
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Roasted, orange and nutty marzipan nose. Dark brown/amber,off-white creamy head. Milk chocolate flavor,some nuts. Relatively light body. Creamy mouthfeel.
Tried
on 27 Aug 2004
at 16:51
3.4/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 2
Overall 3.5
Brownish-amber. Toasty,nutty, caramelly aroma. Thin, light, toasty body. Sweet, bland, lifeless finish. Huge disappointment because some of their other brews are quite good.
Tried
on 17 Aug 2004
at 03:12
6.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottled, surplus from RBSG, thanks oakes (BB 08/2004)
Copper-brown, no head. Sweet earthy aroma. Also tastes earthy, a bit sweet, slightly alcoholic. Kind of a bière de garde.
Copper-brown, no head. Sweet earthy aroma. Also tastes earthy, a bit sweet, slightly alcoholic. Kind of a bière de garde.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Aug 2004
at 07:35
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottled. Amber colour, small head. Light toffee aroma. Sweet and clean, honeyish with some minerals. The mouthfeel is warming and creamy, and the finish grassy.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Jul 2004
at 04:49