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Key points
- The core range has four beers at 4%; seasonals are separate recipes with varying strengths.
- Four Pause Vaudoise beers: Gose Poire Thym citronné (4.9%), Saison Framboise Hibiscus (5.6%), Saison aux Pruneaux (6.4%) and Brune Orange et épices (7.2%). La Pousse, a hoppy light lager at 2.9%, is presented separately.
- La Pousse is a low-alcohol beer, not an alcohol-free one.
- Availability varies with the seasons and beers are produced in limited quantities. Ask the brewery before travelling.
Core and seasonal: what is the difference?
Our core range has four beers: Blonde 22 (blonde), Panoramique (white beer), Hoppa (session IPA) and Flamme (amber), all at 4%, presented in Four beers, at your table. These are the beers available throughout the year.
The Pause Vaudoise beers are four separate seasonal recipes featuring fruit, herbs or spices. La Pousse is a distinct hoppy light lager at 2.9%. The periods below are indicative and subject to stock.
Pause Vaudoise – our local seasonal beers
| Season | Beer | ABV |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Gose Poire Thym citronné | 4.9 % |
| Summer | Saison Framboise Hibiscus | 5.6 % |
| Autumn | Saison aux Pruneaux | 6.4 % |
| Winter | Brune Orange et épices | 7.2 % |
| Spring–summer | La Pousse · hoppy light lager | 2.9 % |
Gose Poire Thym citronné
Gose Poire Thym citronné is our spring seasonal at 4.9%. It is brewed with water, barley malt, wheat malt, pear, lemon thyme, hops, yeast and a touch of salt. Suggested pairings include goat’s cheese, as well as oysters, fish tartare and fine charcuterie.
Saison Framboise Hibiscus
Saison Framboise Hibiscus is our summer seasonal at 5.6%, brewed with water, barley malt, wheat malt, raspberry, hibiscus, hops and yeast. We suggest it with alpine cheese, as well as a mixed salad, Mexican dishes or dark chocolate.
La Pousse, Hoppy Light Lager
La Pousse is a hoppy light lager at 2.9%, brewed with water, barley malt, hops and yeast. Light does not mean alcohol-free: it is a low-alcohol beer, not an alcohol-free one. Suggested pairings: aperitif, grilled food and pizza.
Saison aux Pruneaux
Among the beers presented here, Saison aux Pruneaux is 6.4%. It brings together water, barley malt, prune, wheat malt, hops, yeast and cinnamon. A nod to plum tart. Suggested pairings: game, soup and tart.
Brune Orange et épices
Brune Orange et épices is the winter Pause Vaudoise beer at 7.2%. It is brewed with water, barley malt, wheat malt, wine, orange, hops, spices and yeast. Suggested pairings: rich, slow-cooked dishes.
Comparing the beers
| Beer | ABV | Ingredients | Suggested pairings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gose Poire Thym citronné | 4.9 % | Water, barley malt, wheat malt, pear, lemon thyme, hops, yeast, salt | Oysters, fish tartare, goat’s cheese, fine charcuterie |
| Saison Framboise Hibiscus | 5.6 % | Water, barley malt, wheat malt, raspberry, hibiscus, hops, yeast | Alpine cheese, mixed salad, Mexican dishes, dark chocolate |
| La Pousse, Hoppy Light Lager | 2.9 % | Water, barley malt, hops, yeast | Aperitif, grilled food, pizza |
| Saison aux Pruneaux | 6.4 % | Water, barley malt, plums, wheat malt, hops, yeast, cinnamon | Game, soup, tart |
| Brune Orange et épices | 7.2 % | Water, barley malt, wheat malt, wine, orange, hops, spices, yeast | Rich, slow-cooked dishes |
Good to know before you look for one
- Gluten: the recipes detailed here contain barley malt; Pear, Raspberry, Prune and Brune Orange et épices also contain wheat malt.
- Availability: Availability varies with the seasons and beers are produced in limited quantities. Ask the brewery before travelling.
- Shops: each partner chooses its own selection, so a seasonal is not guaranteed there.
How to try them
The simplest way is to ask the brewery directly which seasonals are available: by email to info@latalentueuse.ch, by phone on +41 24 441 22 23, or by dropping in during direct sales, Thursdays 5 pm to 7 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 12.30 pm. For serving ideas with cheese, see our three pairing ideas.
Practical questions
- Is La Pousse an alcohol-free beer?
- No. La Pousse is a Hoppy Light Lager at 2.9%: low in alcohol, but not alcohol-free.
- How strong is Saison aux Pruneaux?
- Saison aux Pruneaux is 6.4%.
- When are the seasonals available?
- Spring: Gose Poire Thym citronné; summer: Saison Framboise Hibiscus; autumn: Saison aux Pruneaux; winter: Brune Orange et épices. La Pousse is featured in spring–summer. These periods are subject to stock; check with the brewery.
Which seasonal right now?
Ask the brewery, or see the full range in the shop.
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