Comments on: La Chouffe – Belgian Ale Review

By: John Mediate

John Mediate — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:07:45 +0000

Hi Erik et all,

Thanks for your love of Chouffe! If you let me know where in OH you are located, I will let you know where you can find La Choffe.

Thanks,
John

By: Erik

Erik — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:24:52 +0000

I just got back from Europe, I drank alot of beer in 5 countries; and I’ve been drinking all kinds of beers here in USA for about 30years and La Chouffe beer was easily the best beer I’ve ever had! I want to buy it in USA but can only find Stella Atouis beer here! Help! I’m in Ohio!

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:20:57 +0000

Michael, thanks for posting that info about pasteurized vs. non-pasteurized beers, and also your thoughts on the La Chouffe! I learn new stuff every day with this blog! I know Bob really had a good time reviewing a lot of these special Belgian ales, and I've made it a point to get to them myself to try soon! Scott-TheBrewClub’s last blog post..Wheat Free and Gluten Free Beer Review - Redbridge Beer

By: Michael Reinhardt

Michael Reinhardt — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:27:56 +0000

As far as differences in taste with pasteurized vs. un-pasteurized there is a difference. Since Pasteurized beers are heated, a slight burnt taste can often occur. This is especially true of lighter and more delicate beers. In terms of La Choufee beers, I like their unique take on Belgian beers. I think what really makes them stick out is how spicy they tend to be. I do think that the yeast profile really contributes to this attribute. But more than that, the amount of hops (especially Aroma) is somewhat atypical for Belgian beers. That seems, to me, to be where the difference really lies in this line of beers. Michael Reinhardt’s last blog post..Why are some beers more expensive than others?

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Christmas Beer Review - Duvel versus God Lager | The Brew Club — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:02:40 +0000

[...] few years ago, the Moortgat Brewery bought Brasserie d’Achouffe, and I just happen to have a couple of bottles of their ales on my shelf. This just gets better [...]

By: Bob the Brit

Bob the Brit — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:16:34 +0000

Good point Scott, of course these things are subjective, I guess I’ll just have to open my other bottle and send you an update.

By: Scott - TheBrewClub

Scott - TheBrewClub — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:47:41 +0000

Curious to know if there is a big difference in quality or flavor between the pasteurized and non-pasteurized beers? Is it a 'taste-able' difference, or just a shelf-life thing? Scott - TheBrewClub’s last blog post..Belgian Beer Review - La Trappe