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Brasserie du Galibier - Alpine

Bière Blonde|Sparkling wine

3.8/5 (6 customers)

3*Étoiles

Hachette Bières

“The beer has a golden color, and the fine white head forms a collar of bubbles on the surface. The aroma surprises with its fruity and floral hop notes, typically found in IPAs. On the palate, the effervescence is lovely; the bubbles burst delicately in every direction, and the hops remain prominent, with aromas of exotic fruits and hints of Sauvignon. On the second sip, the flavors become herbaceous and greener, and the finish is long. A blonde beer similar in style to an American Pale Ale, which we propose calling a “Savoyard Pale Ale” made with New World hops.” (Le Guide Hachette des Bières)

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Estate

Brasserie du Galibier

Vintage

Alpine

Designation

Bière Blonde

Region

Savoie

Grape Varieties

Brassage avec 4 malts différents

Regions

At an elevation of 1,450 meters

Wine Production

Traditional, artisanal production without preservatives or carbon dioxide

Alcohol Content

4,8%

Eye

Golden color with a fine white head

Nose

Very exuberant and intense with exotic fruits (passion fruit, mango, pineapple) and fresh ginger,

Palate

Exotic flavor profile with hints of Sauvignon, and a lovely dry bitterness that gives this beer its structure. Long finish.

Serve

At 6–8°C

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2019

Food and Wine Pairings

Best enjoyed with shrimp fritters with curry sauce, lamb tagine with orange, mild Stilton, and mango tartlets

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Guide Hachette des Bières

Wine rated (2016 guide) 3*** (Exceptional beer) (Exceptional beer)

Rated Brewery (2017 Guide) Award-Winning Beers (This brewery’s beers regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

The beer has a golden color, and the fine white head forms a collar of bubbles on the surface. The aroma surprises with its fruity and floral hop notes, typically found in IPAs. On the palate, the effervescence is lovely; the bubbles burst delicately in every direction, and the hops remain prominent, with aromas of exotic fruits and hints of Sauvignon. On the second sip, the flavors become herbaceous and greener, and the finish is long. A blonde beer reminiscent of the American Pale Ale style, which we propose calling a “Savoyard Pale Ale” made with New World hops.

About the estate:

Brice Leguennec and Pierre François Martin are constantly expanding their lineup with limited-edition brews—you’ve got to be quick to catch them and enjoy them! The success of their core lineup has attracted a loyal customer base eager for new releases. Since the two friends have imagination and energy to spare, they take on projects with that touch of whimsy that sets them apart. Take, for example, the challenge taken on by some English brewers with an “Under Dog IPA,” where the goal was to create an IPA without using the usual hops, and with at least 20% Target hops. Our brewers took the challenge to the extreme, using as much as 60% Target! Their current research focuses on Russian Imperial Stouts, Imperial IPAs, and barrel-aged beers. These are releases to watch for. All their labels have changed; they’re now “flashy” with vibrant, colorful landscapes.

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 6 reviews