Unibroue Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde 4Pk

Unibroue Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde 4Pk is a Belgian-style IPA brewed at 9.5% ABV, sold as a four-pack of 12 oz bottles from Quebec's Unibroue brewery. A World Beer Awards Gold medal winner, this hybrid ale merges the spicy, yeast-driven depth of a Belgian tripel with the aromatic hop punch of a North American IPA — a combination that earned it an 89 score on BeerAdvocate.

Quick Facts: ABV: 9.5%  |  Origin: Chambly, Quebec, Canada  |  Style: Belgian IPA  |  IBU: 50  |  Brewery: Unibroue

Production & Heritage

Unibroue, founded in 1991 in Chambly, Quebec, built its reputation on Belgian-inspired ales brewed in North America. Now owned by Sapporo (via Sleeman Breweries), the brewery continues to ferment with traditional Belgian yeast strains that impart the signature spicy, fruity esters found across its lineup. Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde — French for "It's Not the End of the World" — distinguishes itself through a four-hop bill of Willamette, Galaxy, Cascade, and Simcoe, layered over a malt-forward tripel base. The result sits at 50 IBUs, delivering balanced bitterness without overwhelming the Belgian yeast character that defines the beer's personality.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Honeysuckle and tropical fruit greet the nose first, followed by ripe cantaloupe and a light suggestion of Belgian yeasty funk. Beneath that, subtle resinous hop character and a hint of clove spice add complexity.

Taste: The entry is unmistakably tripel — sweet malt with barley candy and caramel, plus bubble gum and clove notes from the Belgian yeast. At mid-palate, tropical fruit surges forward with pineapple, peach, and grapefruit, while Galaxy and Simcoe hops introduce a citrusy, resinous bitterness. The peak balances syrupy malt sweetness against earthy, floral hop tones and a growing spiciness.

Finish: Moderately long and drying, with citrus pith, peppery spice, and lingering Belgian yeast funk. The 50 IBUs land cleanly here, leaving a gently bitter impression rather than a hop-forward blast.

How to Drink Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde

Serve in a tulip glass at 45–50°F to let both the yeast esters and hop aromatics open fully. This beer rewards slow sipping — the 9.5% ABV warms gradually and the flavor layers shift as the glass comes to temperature. For food-friendly drinking, try it alongside a charcuterie board; the spicy yeast and tropical hops cut through fatty, cured meats. It also pairs naturally with Thai green curry, where its fruity sweetness tempers the heat, and with aged Gouda, whose caramel richness echoes the malt backbone.

Best For

• Belgian ale enthusiasts looking to explore hop-forward interpretations of the tripel style
• Sharing at a dinner party with bold, spice-driven cuisine
• Gifting to craft beer collectors who appreciate hybrid styles and Canadian brewing
• Seasonal drinking in cooler months when higher ABV and malt complexity feel most rewarding

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde taste like? It tastes like a Belgian tripel at its core — sweet malt, caramel, clove, and bubble gum from the yeast — with a tropical and citrusy hop layer of pineapple, grapefruit, and resinous pine that builds into a moderately bitter finish.

How does Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde compare to Chouffe IPA (Houblon Chouffe)? Chouffe IPA is widely considered the benchmark for Belgian IPAs and tends to lean drier with more assertive hop bitterness. Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde carries a richer, more malt-forward tripel character with pronounced yeast-driven sweetness, making it a fuller-bodied interpretation of the same style.

Is Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde good for sipping neat? Absolutely — at 9.5% ABV with substantial malt complexity and layered hop aromatics, it is built for slow, contemplative drinking from a tulip glass rather than casual quaffing.

Where is Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde made? It is brewed by Unibroue at their brewery in Chambly, Quebec, Canada, a facility that has specialized in Belgian-inspired ales since 1991.

What foods pair well with Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde? Aged Gouda echoes the caramel malt sweetness. Charcuterie boards benefit from the beer's spice and bitterness cutting through fat. Thai or Vietnamese dishes with lemongrass and chili complement the tropical hop notes. Blue cheese contrasts the malt sweetness with salty pungency. Grilled sausages with mustard mirror the beer's clove-like yeast character.

What sizes does Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde come in? It is commonly available in a four-pack of 12 oz (341 ml) bottles.

Is Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde worth the price? It positions as a premium craft offering within the Belgian IPA category, justified by its 9.5% ABV, complex four-hop recipe, World Beer Awards Gold medal, and the pedigree of a brewery with over three decades of Belgian-style brewing expertise.

Why Ce N'est Pas La Fin Du Monde?

Belgian IPAs remain a niche but respected style, and this Unibroue expression delivers one of the more convincing fusions of Old World yeast tradition and New World hop ambition available in a four-pack format. Its World Beer Awards Gold medal and BeerAdvocate score of 89 confirm that the balance it strikes between tripel sweetness and IPA bitterness resonates with both casual drinkers and experienced reviewers. The four-hop combination of Willamette, Galaxy, Cascade, and Simcoe creates a hop profile broad enough to satisfy IPA fans without burying the clove, fruit, and candy sugar character that Belgian ale devotees expect. For anyone who finds standard tripels too sweet or American IPAs too one-dimensional, this beer occupies exactly the right middle ground.