Of all the legendary brews in Achouffe, I am the most unique. My gourmet flavours of anise, liquorice, and caramel will tickle your tastebuds and nostrils, while my glowing ruby hues and creamy foam head will delight upon sight.
I was first brewed in 1987 and have always remained the same rich, smooth, and warming dark beer that I am – the one that steers a middle course between a Belgian Dubbel and a Scotch Ale. Despite my robustness, I have always been appreciated with the same lightness as my blonde sibling, the La Chouffe; so drink us both to experience the full Chouffe flavours.
93 points - RateBeer
91 points - Beer Connoisseur
89 points - Beer Advocate
Gold - Brussels Beer Challenge 2013
Houffalize, Belgium
The gnomes of the Valley of the Fairies were discovered by the Achouffe Brewery (also known as Brasserie d'Achouffe) in the heart of the verdant Belgian Ardennes forest in 1982. Since then, they been working tirelessly to enchant drinkers with their delicious and unique beers. It's said that every recipe was whispered into the brewers' ears by these gnomes! Now, different gnomes have different talents – Marcel is the most fearless of the dwarfs and one of the main artisans involved in producing the iconic La Chouffe, Malcom is the intrepid Scottish kilt-wearing dwarf who brewed the award-winning Mc Chouffe, Matthew is the hophead of the famiy and created Houblon Chouffe all by himself, and finally we have Micheline who takes cares of all harvests and ingredients!
1 Dec 2022