There are many beers with different characters, whether due to their flavour, level of alcohol, region of production, colour, etc. One might think that the belong to no category. In reality, there are all placed in a category know as " Belgian Specials" , a bit of a catch-all, but distinguished by the fact that these beers are found only in Belgium.
The answer of the brewers to the newest hype within the IPA-style. Hazy, tropical and full of aroma as a New England IPA should be. A pleasant tickle for the tongue on hot days.
Brewed by John Martin brewery, this Craft beer is brewed since 1456. Recognised in 1815 for giving "strength" during the battle of Waterloo, its old style brewing gives this beer a powerful, spicy taste.
By tasting this beer you immediately dive in to the traditional world of the master-brewers from Belgium.
Wilderen Cuvée Clarisse is a Belgian beer produced by Brouwerij & Alcoholstokerij Wilderen. Named after the local Saint Clarisse, it is a strong dark beer with an alcohol content of around 10%. The brew is known for its rich and complex flavor profile, featuring notes of caramel, dark fruits, and a subtle spiciness. Cuvée Clarisse undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, contributing to its effervescence and unique taste. The brewery, situated in the Wilderen Castle, combines traditional brewing methods with modern techniques to craft this distinctive beer. With a deep brown hue and a creamy tan head, Wilderen Cuvée Clarisse is a favorite among beer enthusiasts for its bold character and Belgian brewing heritage.
"Gruut" was a spice mixture used in the Middle Ages to flavor the light beer. The herbal mixture contained oat sage, trout, yarrow, rosemary, gale, pine needles and dead nettle. Hops were introduced later by the German monks and as a result the herbs disappeared.
For the Wittoen we do it the other way around and we replace the hops again with a number of old-fashioned herbs . In the end we obtain a subtly flavoured, amber colored beer . Definitely taste it!