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La Chouffe Alcohol Free

La Chouffe Alcohol Free

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Producer La Chouffe
Country Belgium
Region Ardennes, Wallonia
ABV 0.40%

Tasting Notes

Orange Peel, Ripe Pear, Coriander Seed and White Pepper

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Summer Drinking

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More About La Chouffe Alcohol Free

La Chouffe Alcohol Free does a better job than most of holding on to what made the original beer so popular in the first place.

Rather than trying to imitate lager or hide behind sweetness, it leans into the fruity and spicy character that has always been at the heart of La Chouffe. Orange peel, pear, gentle spice, and a touch of peppery yeast character all make an appearance, giving it far more personality than many alcohol-free beers.

What stands out most is that it still feels unmistakably Belgian. There's a softness to the malt, a subtle bitterness on the finish, and enough complexity to keep things interesting from first sip to last. It's refreshing and easy-drinking, but never bland.

For anyone who enjoys Belgian blonde ales but wants to skip the alcohol, this is a genuinely satisfying alternative. It won't replace the original La Chouffe, but it captures enough of its charm to make it a bottle worth reaching for when you want the flavour without the ABV.

Meet the Producer, La Chouffe

La Chouffe

Style: Brewery

La Chouffe feels like somebody gave Belgian brewing tradition to a group of cheerful woodland gnomes and told them to have fun with it.

Brewed deep in the Ardennes at Brasserie d’Achouffe, the beer became world famous partly because of the iconic little red-hatted gnome on the label and partly because the liquid inside is genuinely brilliant. Strong Belgian blonde ale, loads of fruity yeast character, coriander spice, soft malt sweetness and enough alcohol hidden underneath to catch people out repeatedly.

The dangerous part is how easy it drinks. You start off thinking “nice refreshing Belgian blonde” and then suddenly realise it’s 8% and you’re explaining medieval monastery brewing to strangers.

Beyond the flagship beer, the brewery does loads of other styles too. Mc Chouffe goes darker and maltier, Houblon Chouffe leans surprisingly hop-forward, while seasonal releases generally continue the brewery tradition of balancing proper Belgian brewing with a slightly chaotic sense of fun. (chouffe.com)

Despite the playful branding, the brewing itself is seriously good. Bottle conditioning, expressive Belgian yeast and proper balance underneath all the fruity spice character.

Also genuinely one of the best large-format bottles to accidentally open on a weeknight and immediately regret the next morning.