L'Angelus

Microbrewery in Douai, Hauts-de-France, France 🇫🇷
Owned by Brasserie 3F / Forge

Established in 1905

Contact
185 Rue Léo Lagrange, Douai, 59500, France
Description
Brasserie Lepers is the result of more than 100 years of experience shared over 6 generations. The tradition has been perpetuated by, on the one hand, the Maille family - Brasserie Maille (since 1905) which then became the Brasserie d'Annœullin, and on the other, by the Lepers - Brasserie Lepers Frères family (from 1880 to 1960 ). These are the ancestors of Charles Lepers, current director of the Lepers Brewery now at La Chapelle d´Armentières, where the copper boilers have been moved from the old family estate of Annoeullin to preserve the art of brewing in the old style.

Note: Previously Brasserie Lepers. In 2012 moved from Annoeullin to 199bis Rue Marle La Chapelle-d'Armentières. Acquired by 3F in 2020, moved to the former Gayant premises in Douai, some production done by 3F in Belgium.

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6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Brasser depuis 6 générations, cela se respecte! La brasserie Lepers forte de cette tradition présente ici son fleuron, l’Angelus, bière au froment et brassée depuis mi 2012 à la Chapelle d’Armantières. L’Angélus, d’un beau doré (clair), ne présente quasiment pas de mousse et propose une faible effervescence. Le nez est quant à lui expressif et intense, sur des notes de céréales et de citron. La levure s’exprime également de façon notable. L’impression de fraîcheur s’impose et vous invite alors à la dégustation. L’attaque est à la fois fraîche et acidulée. L’amertume, arrivant dans un second temps, contrebalance parfaitement cette acidité et lui conférant une belle puissance. L’équilibre entre le malt et le houblon est alors très bien maîtrisé. Les arômes d’épices et d’oranges confites sont très présents. Le final, plus discret, est beurré et vous laisse une sensation très agréable en bouche. De par sa finesse, je la conseille davantage sur des poissons blancs avec une sauce au beurre par exemple.
Tried on 24 Aug 2016 at 04:54

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle shared at home. Almost clear golden with white head. Flowery, fresh milk, honey, raw grains, spicy yeast, Szechuan pepper, tea. Very aromatic almost perfumy. Medium sweet and light bitter. Medium bodied with soft but present carbonation. Interesting.
Tried from Bottle on 26 May 2016 at 14:10

6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6
04/04/2015 - sample of a 75cl bottle shared by a coleague. Clear blonde with nice white head. Nice carbonation. Grainy, a bit spices, a bit sweetness, a bit dusty. All a bit thin.
Tried from Bottle on 04 Jan 2016 at 08:07

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Tap at Mandragore. Clear amber to reddish brown with big light beige head. Caramel and toffee, light roasted malts, a bit of chocolate, light spices like ones used in gluhwein, a light herbal touch in the finish but this is mostly about the sweet and toasted malty notes. Medium sweet and very light bitter. Over medium bodied. Quite nice.
Tried from Draft on 26 Dec 2015 at 12:21

4.6/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Dorada nebulosa, de no demasiada espuma. Aroma principalmente cereal, con notas terrosas y cierto recuerdo a yeso (!). En boca cuerpo moderado, bien de gas. El sabor es malteado en la base, pero con ciertas notas florales (miel) y especiadas poco convencional y algo difícil. No sé.
Tried on 02 Sep 2015 at 16:02

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
330 ml bottle. Clear golden body with a big, stable white head. Medium strong aroma of fruit and mild spices like coriander and oregano. Flavor is quite sweet pale malt, fruity, light spicy, white sugar and low bitterness. Alcohol is quite well hidden. Medium body and aftertaste. Drinkable but pretty straight forward.
Tried from Bottle on 18 Aug 2015 at 10:39

7/10
Zeer onderbouwd amberbier. Zoetig maar ook goeie bitter.
Tried at HapjeTapje 2015 on 02 Aug 2015 at 23:58

8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 10 Overall 9
pours clear golden colour with a small white head and little lacing. subtle floral aroma, grass, seaweed. flavour lemongrass, seawater, apricot, artichoke, pancake. quite unusual and interesting aftertaste. alcohol is barely noticeable despite 7% abv.
Tried on 24 Jul 2015 at 15:42

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
33cl bottle. Clear golden amber colour, with a good sized white foam head. Aroma is grains and fruity grassy hop. Taste is grainy with tangy, zesty citrus and fruiy grassy bitterness. Fairly smooth mouthfeel, light to medium bodied, soft to medium carbonation, dry tangy bitter finish. Nicely drinkable.
Tried from Bottle on 04 Jul 2015 at 12:09

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Clear golden color with a white head with good duration. Aroma has notes of straw, grassy hops and bread. Flavor is slightly sweet, with bready notes and medium maltiness. Slightly bitterness in the final with a creamy mouthfeel.
Tried on 28 Jun 2015 at 10:38