La Choulette Ambree
After the delight that La Choulette provided with their Framboise ale, I couldn’t help but try another of their offerings. This ale they label as a “traditional French ale.” Well, if the taste and aroma are any indication, then “the French can’t figure out their own beer so they copy the Belgians.” Don’t get me wrong, this is a really good beer. But, for better or worse, it tastes just like a Belgian abbey-style ale. The pour is a dark amber, as the name implies, and the aroma is full of anise. In the mouth, the anise hits you, but is well-balanced by a malty sweetness. It has a full but quickly dissipating mouthfeel that leaves the mouth with a sweet and favorable aftertaste. After this beer, I will consider myself a La Choulette fan – they probably make the best French beers that I have tasted. But, they do get a demerit for labeling this “traditional French ale” when it is quite obviously a copycat of a Belgian abbey-style. Nevertheless, it’s delicious.
Categories: Amber, Beer Reviews, La Choulette
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