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Houblon Chouffe Bière Tripel IPA represents a unique fusion of the English IPA tradition, the American Double IPA revolution, and the Belgian Tripel heritage.
General Information
Name: Houblon Chouffe IPA
Brewery: Brasserie d’Achouffe
Origin: Achouffe, Belgium
Style: Tripel IPA
ABV: 9,0%
IBU: 59
Calories: 270 kcal
Glassware: Tulip, IPA glass, Shaker pint
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Tasting Notes & Impressions
Houblon Chouffe, while being a highly hopped beer, displays the unique balance between an Imperial IPA and a very special Belgian tripel created exclusively for this brew.
1. Appearance
Pale yellow color, golden and bright, slightly hazy yet maintaining good clarity that reveals fine, lively carbonation supporting a dense white head that rises high without overflowing. The heterogeneous foam shows excellent adhesion and persistence, creating delicate Belgian lace as you drink.
2. Aroma
An intense bouquet of spicy, herbal characteristics with pronounced citrus notes of tangerine zest, framed by delicate floral perfume complemented by subtle maltiness of grain and honey. Mid-nose reveals peppery notes and underlying yeast character, with alcohol subtly detectable in the deep nose, masked by assertive hop presence.
3. Flavor
Spicy, herbal, piney and citrus characteristics combine in excellent initial balance, with ester notes soon emerging. A brief pause reveals soft maltiness mid-palate that quickly yields to a firm bitterness that dominates through a dry finish, expanding into a lingering aftertaste that reunites the initial characteristics with just a subtle alcohol counterpoint.
4. Mouthfeel
Medium body with firm structure, featuring a lively, effervescent quality that balances the beer while allowing some perceived roughness from its assertive bitterness, without noticeable alcohol warmth.
5. Overall Impression
Houblon Chouffe is a hybrid that attempts to unite diverse Belgian tradition with modern American intensity. A beer worthy of introduction, operating across a broad spectrum that plays at combining two brewing traditions by highlighting their most representative qualities. Style knowledge enhances the experience, as it nearly always does. It drinks with remarkable versatility, sufficiently flexible in both glassware choice and occasion. The result is simply outstanding, distinguished among its peers. Despite its intensity and characteristics, Houblon Chouffe possesses all the qualities to become one of those beers you’d want to call an “everyday drinker.”
Suggested Pairings
Houblon Chouffe is an intense, vivacious and profoundly aromatic beer, making it ideal for pairing with dishes featuring bold character and marked contrasts, whether in freshness or complexity.
1. Main Courses
A Thai shrimp curry with coconut milk and basil creates harmonious contrast with the beer’s citrus and spicy notes. The coconut creaminess softens Houblon Chouffe’s persistent bitterness, while the dish’s intensity allows appreciation of all aromas that emerge as serving temperature rises.
2. Cheeses
Semi-aged cheeses like Comté or goat Gouda achieve interesting balance with this Tripel IPA’s medium body and effervescence. The cheeses’ nutty, buttery notes highlight malty and sweet nuances, while the hoppy profile cuts through the fat and refreshes the palate.
3. Vegetarian Dishes
Stir-fried tofu with fresh vegetables, ginger and soy sauce served with jasmine rice enhances the beer’s herbal and spicy character, while the vegetables’ crisp texture contrasts with its creamy foam and lively carbonation. The citrus profile elevates Asian flavors and cleanses each bite.
4. Desserts
Vanilla panna cotta with passionfruit and candied lemon zest might seem a bold pairing, but becomes a refreshing finale where tropical acidity converses with the beer’s citrus and floral profile. The dessert’s subtle sweetness highlights the persistent, dry bitterness that defines Houblon Chouffe’s finish.
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- Hildegard of Bingen: Life, Work and Legacy on the Use of Hops in Beer
- Weihenstephan: 1000 Years of Brewing on Naehrberg Hill
