Taras Boulba

Taras Boulba — Extra Hoppy Blonde Ale — Brasserie de la Senne

Taras Boulba is one of the absolute pillars of Brasserie de la Senne, a craft brewery in Brussels (Belgium): one of those beers to drink and keep drinking whenever you can. Refreshing, light, and fresh, with a strong character. Clear and slightly hazy, it features the fragrances of noble hops added cold, giving it a herbal, floral, and slightly citrusy touch. The bitterness is powerful and the finish dry, as per Belgian tradition. This profile is completed by malty notes of fresh cereals and fruity and spicy aromas from fermentation.

Technical Sheet

• Style: Extra Hoppy Blonde Ale / Belgian Pale Ale
• Hops: Noble, added cold (dry hopping)
• Profile: Herbal, floral, citrusy, powerful bitterness, dry finish
• Fermentation: Top fermentation
• Serving temperature: 6–8°C
• Recommended glass: Belgian goblet or tulip
• Producer: Brasserie de la Senne — Brussels, Belgium

Sensory Profile

On the nose, it is fresh and aromatic: the noble cold hops bring herbal, floral, and slightly citrusy notes in a clean and inviting bouquet. On the palate, it is refreshing and light, with a powerful bitterness that surprises with its intensity in such an easy-drinking beer. The malty notes of fresh cereals and the fruity and spicy aromas of the yeast complete a profile of great balance. The finish is dry, bitter, and long — the unmistakable signature of De la Senne.

Why Choose Taras Boulba

• A pillar of De la Senne — the beer that made the Brussels brewery known worldwide: to drink and keep drinking whenever you can
• Powerful bitterness in a light beer — the virtuous paradox of Taras Boulba: refreshing and easy to drink, but with a bitterness that is unforgettable
• Noble cold hops — the technique that enhances aromas without adding bitterness: herbal, floral, citrusy in a delicate and precise way
• Brasserie de la Senne — one of the most respected Brussels breweries, with a unique hoppy and bitter philosophy in the Belgian scene

Recommended Pairings

Soft cheeses, grilled fish, summer salads, light Belgian cuisine, aperitif. Perfect as a session beer or for a light full meal.

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