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About The Beer
The brewing traditions of Belgium are without doubt the most idiosyncratic in the world. Many of these traditions are ancient and it is a point of national pride that the Belgians have kept them alive to this day. Yeast is perhaps the most defining aspect of Belgian beer, often imparting uniquely spicy, fruity and complex flavours. They are also traditionally bottle conditioned, meaning the beers are alive and ever changing in flavour. Many have an evolution of flavour that can span years, but some can even span decades. This eighteenth edition of our Best of Belgium pack contains some of the most famous Belgian breweries that have all influenced thousands of brewers around the world.
Here's the line-up:
1. Tripel Karmeliet 330ml Bottle
Tripel Karmeliet is still brewed to an authentic beer recipe from 1679 originating in the former Carmelite monastery in Dendermonde. Written over 300 years ago, this recipe describes the use of three kinds of grain: wheat, oats and barley. The name Tripel karmeliet thus refers both to its origin and its in-bottle refermentation. From many trial brews of multigrain tripels carried out at our brewery in the 90s, it appears that the particular historic combination of the 3 kinds of grain still remains the ideal blend. ABV 8.4%
2. Leffe Rituel 9 Belgian Strong Ale 330ml Bottle
Leffe Rituel 9° is a top-fermentation beer with a deep golden colour. The strong flavours offer this beer plenty of character. “Brewed according to age-old traditions, Leffe Rituel, with its deep golden colour, inspires respect. Its elegant, distinguished flavours of grain, bitter spices and bananas will seduce your taste buds over and over again. Rich in hop and remarkably balanced, with a long and intense aftertaste certain to thrill the more delicate palate. But make no mistake, only when poured into its own chalice can this divine beer be tamed.” ABV 9%
3. Saison Dupont Dry Hop Saison 330ml Bottle
To drink at cellar temperature (12°C) or lightly refrigerated, as an aperitif or with dishes such as mussels, eels in a green herb sauce, asparagus, steamed dishes, grills, etc. ABV 6.5%
4. Val Dieu Blanche de Liege Wit 330ml Bottle
Made from orange peel and coriander, Blanche releases subtle aromas of spices in the mouth that give it its strong character. This summer beer elegantly reflects the intrepid energy and vibrant soul of our Ardent City. ABV 5.5%
5. Pauwel Kwak 330ml Bottle
In Napoleon's time Pauwel Kwak was a brewer and the owner of the 'De Hoorn' inn in Dendermonde. Mail coaches stopped there every day. But at that time coachmen were not allowed to leave their coach and horses in order to have their thirst quenched along with their passengers. As a result, the inventive innkeeper had a special Kwak glass blown that could be hung on the coach. In this way the coachman had his Kwak beer safely at hand. ABV 8.4%
6. De Glazen Toren Extra Saison 330ml Bottle
A Belgian Extra is a low ABV Belgian Pale Ale. The most notable example would be the Westmalle Extra, thought the first one I ever remember trying was St Bernardus Extra 4. There is a growing trend for Belgian brewers to offer a lighter ABV beer in their portfolio, and this is Glazen Toren’s nod to that movement. Light straw in colour with a hazy body, there is a mild Belgian yeast character in the aroma along with a grainy malt body. The flavour is similarly light, with that biscuity grainy malt in the relatively thin body, with just enough malt sweetness to carry the solid hop bitterness of the Saaz hops. ABV 4.8%
7. Rochefort Trappistes 8 330ml Bottle
Originally called "Spécial," Rochefort 8 dates to the mid-1950s. The name comes from the original gravity in "Belgian degrees." Deep brown color; the flavor is vigorous and complex, with firm body to support the strength. The aroma has elusive notes of fresh fruit, spice, leather, and figs. ABV 9.2%
8. Saison Dupont Moinette Blonde 330ml Bottle
In Belgium, the best seller from the Dupont Brewery. Historical association of the brewery’s land with the Benedictine abbey of Gembloux. Weighing in at an estimable 8.5%, it is admired by fans of trappist and abbey beers. It is distinctly drier though. Moinette has an herbal bouquet, ginger, pear and spice notes. Full and round with a fruity finish and snappy hop bitterness. Sensational head retention ABV 8.5%
9. De Ranke Saison de Dottgnies 330ml Bottle
Saison de Dottignies is a high-fermenting saison with a relatively low alcohol content which makes for a well-balanced beer. Taste: Full of taste, but very drinkable. Heavily-hopped and thirst-quenching - typical of saison-styled beers. ABV 5.5%
10. Antwerpse Brouw Radio Minerva Tripel 330ml Bottle
Classic Balanced and subtle Belgian Tripel, brewed for 40th anniversary of Antwerp Based Radio Minerva. Golden blond, with fruity yeast aroma's and subtle hints of spices ABV 7%
Leffe Ruby 330ml Bottle
Leffe Ruby is a ruby red, refreshing beer born of the unique combination of the abbey beer, a soft note of wood and the delicate aroma of red forest fruits. “Only experienced hands managed the centuries old proceedings that give Leffe Ruby the typical red color and taste of an abbey beer. The natural refreshing flavor and the subtle notes of herbs, red fruit and rosewood bring your tastebuds to extasy. But in a Leffe glass this beer will really reveal its charms.” ABV 5%
12. Hoegaarden Wit Blanche 330ml Bottle
500 years of hard work went into making this beer that features the aroma of orange peel, coriander and herbs that the merry monks imported from sunny Curacao. Speaking of which: pouring Hoegaarden is just like letting the sun fall into your glass: light yellow and naturally murky. And the soft foam adds a cloudy finish. And then there’s the soft taste, light and slightly sweet and sour and with subtle citrus notes… ah, just go ahead and taste it instead of reading about it! ABV 4.9%
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