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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 272 products.
Chimay "Grande Réserve" French-American OAK 2019 - 37,5cL
Westvleteren Extra 8°-1/3L
Gouden Carolus Whisky Infused 11,7° - 3/4L
Struise Pannepeut 10° - 1/3L -V
Struise Pannepot 10° - 1/3L
GULDEN DRAAK BREWMASTER BARREL AGED 10.5 - 1/3L
Tre Fontane Trappist Tripel 8.5° - 1/3L
This craft beer, flavored with eucalyptus leaves, is a unique product born from an ancient recipe from the Abbey of the Three Fountains. Since 1873, eucalyptus has characterized the products of this community of Trappist monks.
Cardena Trappist 7° - 1/3L
Made by hand with a careful selection of barley malt, hops, yeast and water, with a second fermentation in the bottle, following the centuries-old tradition of Trappist master brewers.
Cardeña is a light amber beer with abundant head of foam, fine aroma, fruity and herbal flavor with a long and slightly dry finish.
Zundert Trappist 8° -1/3L
Zundert from Maria-Toevlucht Abbey is one of the eleven Trappist beers, and one of two present in the Netherlands with La Trappe.
Amber and hazy with a thick off-white head, Trappist Zundert has aromas of malt, caramel, pal malt, yeast and fruit.
On the palate, it is floral and fruity with notes of caramel, yeast and pal malt in a beautiful bitterness.
It has a medium body, oily texture and moderate carbonation for a bitter, dry finish.
Mont des Cats 7,6° - 1/3L
Renowned for its cheese, a pure tradition of the Cistercian abbeys of northern Europe, the Abbey hopes to breathe new life into this Trappist beer, the only French Trappist beer. * A Trappist beer is served in a “chalice” type glass (due to the associated religious symbolism), which is why the Monts des Cats chalice glass is preferred. Some amateurs prefer to serve them in a tulip glass (narrower at the top) in order to better concentrate the aromas.
Delirium Christmas 10° - 1/3L
A famous taste of alcohol rises in the mouth and thus warms the tongue and the palate. The taste is also characterized by its roundness. The aftertaste is strong, long and dry-bitter.
De Dochter van de Korenaar Embrasse 9° - 1/3L
Enjoy with cheese and traditional sausages.
Rochefort Trappistes Extra Triple 8.1° - 1/3L
Kasteel Barista Chocolate Quad 11° - 1/3L
Gouden Carolus Whisky Infused 11,7° - 1/3L
Paix Dieu - Pleine Lune -10° -1/3L
Adriaen Brouwer OAKED 10° - 1/3L
Kerel Kaishaku 15° - 1/3L
Hoegaarden Grand Cru 8.7°-1/3L
St Bernardus Christmas Ale 10° - 1/3L
Lazarus Armagnac Infused 8.5° - 1/3L
Barbar 8° - 1/3L
Slaapmutske Christmas 7,4° - 1/3L
St Feuillien Cuvee de Noel 9°-1/3L
Straffe Hendrik Wild 9° - 1/3L
Het Nest Schuppenboer Tripel 8° - 1/3L
Chouffe N'Ice 10°- 1/3L
Grain d'Orge La Grelotte 9°-1/3L
Nostradamus 9.5° - 1/3L
Goliath Tripel 9° - 1/3L
Val Dieu Xmas 7°-1/3L
Rochefort Trappistes 8 -9,2°-1/3L
Pater Lieven Kerst Xmas 9° - 1/3L
Abbaye des Rocs Triple Impériale 10° - 1/3L
Vlaamsche Leeuw Tripel 8° -1/3L
St Paul Triple 7.6°-1/3L
La Corne du Bois des Pendus BLACK 8° - 1/3L
In keeping with this story, La Corne Black pours stygian black with a thick tan head, releasing intense coffee, chocolate, and dark malt scents.
The taste is equally dense with old rum, oak and alcohol notes added to the subtly fruity ensemble.
Wilderen Cuvée Clarisse 9.2° - 1/3L
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.
Val Dieu Grand Cru 10.5° - 1/3L
Wolf Carte Blanche 8.5° - 1/3L
De Meester Maitre Tripel 8,5° - 1/3L
888 Tripel Eight 8.8° - 1/3L
De Poes Blond 8° - 1/3L
The hops that were used for this beer give the beer a slightly bitter but also fruity aftertaste.