La Goudale
La Goudale is a French, family-run and independent brewery from Hauts-de-France. It was founded in 1919 in Douai and is now based in Arques. The brewery is known for La Goudale, a blonde bière de garde of 7.2%. At Hoptimaal you'll find their strong blondes and an IPA in 33 cl.
- LocationArques, Hauts-de-France
- Founded1919
- TypeLarge brewery
- Untappd 3.35 · 540k ratings
- At Hoptimaal1 in stock · 4 in total
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A family brewery from northern France
According to its own website, Brasserie Goudale was founded in 1919 in Douai. The brewery calls itself French, family-run and independent. It is now based in Arques, in Hauts-de-France. André Pecqueur is the CEO (pdg). According to a visit report, he oversees three brewing sites in the region.
The name comes from 'good ale', the term for local ales in the 14th century. You can also visit the brewery: the tour ends with a tasting of the beers.
From bière de garde to IPA
The flagship is La Goudale, a blonde bière de garde of 7.2%. The beer is top-fermented and brewed with three Flemish hop varieties, two malts (pale and caramel), wheat and rice. Coriander and bitter orange peel add the spiciness.
Around it, the brewery built a wide range: La Goudale Ambrée, La Goudale IPA (7.2%) and G de Goudale (7.9%), including a Grand Cru. Triple Secret des Moines, Belzebuth, Kingwood, Raoul and La Bière du Démon also come from Goudale.
The trophy cabinet is full. In 2008, La Goudale was named best bière de garde in the world at the World Beer Awards. At the World Beer Challenge 2014, both La Goudale and G de Goudale Grand Cru won gold.
La Goudale at Hoptimaal
At Hoptimaal you'll find La Goudale in 33 cl, in the styles blonde, IPA and saison. The strength ranges from 7.2 to 7.9%. On Untappd, La Goudale Grand Cru 2025, G de Goudale Grand Cru, Blonde à l'Ancienne and La Goudale IPA are rated highest. The range changes, so check the webshop to see what's in stock now.
Drink the blondes and the IPA fresh and cool, so the hops and the spices come through well. These are strong beers. So take your time with them and pour them into a glass with some room for the head.
Frequently asked questions
Where does La Goudale come from?
La Goudale comes from northern France. The brewery was founded in 1919 in Douai and is now based in Arques, in the Hauts-de-France region.
What kind of beer does La Goudale make?
The best known is La Goudale, a blonde bière de garde of 7.2%. The brewery also makes an IPA, G de Goudale (7.9%), Triple Secret des Moines and Belzebuth, among others.
What does the name Goudale stand for?
The name comes from 'good ale', the term for local ales in the 14th century. The beer is top-fermented and contains coriander and bitter orange peel.
