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Trappist beers
There are 12 Trappist breweries in the world. Only beers brewed in an abbey, under the supervision of a anastic community of the Cistercian tradition, have the right to this rigorously controlled label of origin. The 6 trappist beers in Belgium are Achel, Orval, Chimay, Rochefort, Westmalle and Westvleteren. Of the 6 Belgian trappist beers, 3 are brewed in Wallonia. We find the other Trappist breweries in Austria, France, Italy, USA and Holland (2). These are top fermentation beers with after-fermentation in the bottle.
Abbey beers
As the designation " bière d'Abbaye" ( abbey beer) has always been synonymous with quality and tradition, many breweries have used it. In fact these beers are not brewed by monks. Some even carry the names of abbey which have never existed. The term abbey may indicate that the beer is brewed in the way used by monks, that there is an abbey nearby or, simply, that there is a monk on the label. These beers have no specific characteristics. In the last few years, a new category of Abbey beers has appeared. These are beers produced by a private brewery, installed within the confines of a abbey deserted by the original occupants in the past ( Abbaye des Rocs, Val Dieu, Abbaye d'Aulne...)
Christmas Beers
Many breweries produce special beers during December. Some are stronger than the usual beers, others are spiced.
Flanders Red
A Flanders Red, are commonly referred to as the "red" beers of West Flanders. Belgian Red Beers are typically light-bodied brews with reddish-brown colors. They are infamous for their distinct sharp, fruity, sour and tart flavours which are created by special yeast strains. Very complex beers, they are produced under the age old tradition of long-term cask aging in oak, and the blending of young and old beers.
Geuze Lambic Fruits
At 400 years old, Lambics have been in production longer than any other commercially brewed beer. They are brewed in Brussels is much the same way as they have been since the 16th century. Lambics are unique among other beers in that they rely on spontaneous fermentation to brew. Yeasts aren't added into the kettle like other beers, the nfermented brew is instead run into an open copper tank that is stored in the attic of the brewery. The windows are left open to allow the brew to cool. This is where the wild, airborne yeasts interact with the beer. Later, it is stored for up to three years in wooden barrels, compounding the process and giving lambics their completely unique and unforgettable flavor and body. This unique brewing style also leads to a unique drinking experience. Lambic bears little resemblance to most beers you have probably tasted. Crisp, earthy, dry, tart, sometimes bordering on downright sour. Unblended lambics are a rarity. Usually, lambics are blended with fruity flavors to make them more accessible. Remember, though, not all fruit beers are lambics.
Gluten Free
Gluten-free beer is beer made from ingredients that do not contain gluten such as millet, rice, sorghum, buckwheat or corn (maize). Gluten-free beer is part of a gluten-free diet. People who have gluten intolerance (including celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis sufferers) have a reaction to certain proteins in the grains commonly used to make beer, barley and wheat. The hordein found in barley and the gliadin found in wheat are types of gluten that can trigger symptoms in sufferers of these diseases.
Low/No Alcohol
Non-alcoholic beer has become increasingly popular in recent years. Actually, 'low alcohol' is a better name, because the beer still contains alcohol, but an extremely low percentage. Non-alcoholic beers may contain up to 0.1% alcohol, which is fifty times less than the alcohol percentage of an average lager.
Pils
Pils is the all-around beer. It is the most produced and most consumed in the world and the largest international breweries are essentially based on this type of beer. Helping along its wide popularity, it is considered by a large number among us to be an excellent beer to accompany daily meals, as an alternative to wine or "table beer". But a lesser-know fact about Pils is that it is above all a "modern" beer since it is produced using techniques discovered just at the end of the XIXth century. Since then, through no real effort of its own, it has driven a series of other beers into oblivion. And althought it seems to be slowing slightly in recent times, due to specialty beers being drunk in higher quantities than ten or twenty years ago, it still leads the pack and is the preferred beer of Belgians in terms of litres consumed.
Special beers
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.
Season beers
These beers are particularly brewed in the Hainaut province. Originally they were produced by brewer farmers during the winter months, then kept for consumption in the summer. The beer had to be robust enough to keep for several months but not too strong, as it was to serve as a thirst-quenching drink for the harvesting period. Season beers are generally orange-tinted. They are top fermented and bottled in champagne-style bottles. Their carbonisation and sharpness are very refreshing. There is an emphasis on fruitness in the flavour. They are sometimes spicy .
White beers
This is a category of beers based on wheat, which are very refreshing, generally flavoured ( coriander, orange peel, etc..). Specialities of the Louvain region, the white beers, which are so called because their pale colour, were originally made from barley ( about 45%), wheat ( 45 %) and oats ( 10%). After the First World War production was stopped, following restrictions on oats and wheat. Since then production has started up again in the region, but only with barley and wheat. Hoegaarden is the beer mainly concerned.
There are 79 products.
Lefebvre Hopus 8,5° - 1/3L
It remains well in the mouth and its final fruity in the background a beer of great quality. An ideal beer for the summer.
The method of tasting the Hopus is to pour the bottom of the bottle into a shot glass to collect all the yeast.
The Shot is a real concentrate of bitterness. Ideal for amateurs.
The rest of the beer is tasted quietly.
Barbar Bok 8° - 33cl
Barbar 8° - 1/3L
Delirium Nocturnum 8.5°- 1/3L
Bobeline Blonde 8,5° 1/3L
Artevelde Grand Cru 7.3° - 1/3L
Smell: malt, caramel and fruity sweetness of the alcohol gives this beer the perfect aroma
Taste: caramel, fruity sweetness and much predominate bitterness. In the aftertaste we perceive an allusion of "toffee" and date.
Hoegaarden Grand Cru 8.7°-1/3L
Fruit Defendu-Forbidden Fruit 8.8°-1/3L
Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor 8° - 1/3
Concerning the taste, the Ale has a gentle taste with a slightly bitter finish. Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor was launched in 2008 on the Zythos Beer Festival and hit the mark: the visitors elected it as best beer, bringing Het Anker “The Consumer’s trophy Zythos Beer Festival 2008”.
The beer is bottled unfiltered in order to preserve the bitterness of the hop as much as possible.
Gouden Carolus Classic 7.5°-1/3L
Charles Quint Rood 8,5° - 1/3L
A rich, ruby red special beer that is top fermented and has a mildly sweet aroma of hops.
Charles Quint Gouden Blond 8,5° - 1/3L
A blond special beer that is top fermented and has a spicy aroma of hops.
It has an extremely pleasant bitter, dry aftertaste. For people who enjoy life to the full.
Charles Quint Ommegang 8° - 1/3L
OMMEGANG. NOT THE FIRST, BUT THE BEST!
Re-fermented in the bottle. A straw-coloured ale with a dry and robust character, a complex bitter and a delicate citrus aroma. Brewed with Belgian hops.
Quintine Amber 8.5°-1/3L
Quintine Blond 8°-1/3L
Brice 7.5° - 1/3L
Abbaye Moinette blond 8.5°-1/3L
Cuvee des Trolls 7°C - 25 Cl
Naturally, it includes every criterion that makes the beers from Dubuisson high quality products, that is to say a traditional brewing process without any additive and with a unique character
Guldenberg 8.5° - 33cl
Troubadour Obscura 8,5° - 1/3L
Jessenhofke Triple 8° - 1/3L
Arabier 8°C - 33Cl
This beer, which is one of Dolle Brouwers most important beers can be tasted quite fast after it’s been bought, because the hop bitterness tends to decline with age. It is a craft beer fermented in the bottle.
The blonde head of this beer is seductive. Its hop aromas are clearly perceivable.
Similarly, the taste clearly reveals hops that will be caught up by floral and fruity notes. The aftertaste, slightly alcoholic, is long, and delectable.
Satan Red 8°-1/3L
Bon Secours Blond 8° C - 33 Cl
Bon Secours Amber 8° - 33 Cl
Kwak Pauwel 8° - 3/4L
With a superb bittersweet balance set in a smooth, full body, Kwak offers more delicious apricot and plum malts, paired with a classical tobacco, old leather, banana, liquorice and green apple Belgian yeast backnote.
Sumptuously smooth to the last, the tasting experience ends with a satisfyingly sweet spicy finish.
Kwak Pauwel 8°-1/3L
With a superb bittersweet balance set in a smooth, full body, Kwak offers more delicious apricot and plum malts, paired with a classical tobacco, old leather, banana, liquorice and green apple Belgian yeast backnote.
Sumptuously smooth to the last, the tasting experience ends with a satisfyingly sweet spicy finish.
Bockor Omer Traditional Blond 8° - 1/3L
Duivels Bier Donker 8°-1/3L
Vieille Salme 8.3°-1/3L
Mc Chouffe 8° -1/3L
Do not hesitate any longer and taste this exceptional beer in its Chouffe Chalice Beer Glass.
Mac Chouffe 8.5°-3/4L
Do not hesitate any longer and taste this exceptional beer in its Chouffe Chalice Beer Glass.