Find out more about this beer: http://www.duvel.com/, [singlepic id=1324 w= h= float=none] Chosen by Erik Verdonck. Matthew Curtis is a beer writer and speaker based in London and author of beer blog Total Ales. 11. Here’s what the experts said (in no particular order). Wouldn’t that be a list of recommendations worth seeing? You can find his writings at I think about beer or follow him on Facebook or Twitter. But the aroma is the thing, dry-hopped and re-fermented with Brettanomyces. But all critiques aside, we’d take this over most session IPAs.” It’s refreshing and highly-quaffable. Yes, in every bottle you’ll find a hop flower giving the beer some extra fresh aromas and subtle bitterness. This beer is vinous, sweet and sour, with a slight vinegar touch. Savour it but don’t cellar it.”. “The Surfine brand, having been created in 1933, is older even than the brewery’s iconic Bush Amber. Blue Moon Belgian White: Coors Brewing Company (Molson-Coors) 5.40 7,601: 3.44: White: Allagash Brewing Company: 5.10 5,730: 4.18: Hoegaarden Original White Ale: Brouwerij van Hoegaarden: 4.90 5,619: 3.82: Shock Top Belgian White: Anheuser-Busch: 5.20 4,128: 2.97: Namaste White Belgian-Style Witbier: … Belgian Beer and Food publisher and editor-in-chief Paul Walsh is from Ireland, but came to Belgium ten years ago to study philosophy at the historic Leuven university. “Iris (named after the flower, symbol of Brussels) is the only non-lambic beer brewed by Cantillon because only barley malt is used as opposed to the usual lambic grain bill of at least 30% unmalted wheat. It is more fruity, tart, marzipan/almond in character than most other Krieks (and higher in ABV). “A whole new wave of craft brewers have begun to make their mark on the brewing scene in Belgium. These cookies do not store any personal information. Now ninety years old, she still lives next to the brewery, where she checks the beer at least once a week. It is a complex brew with a unique taste.”. 4% ABV. Belgian beers. At 6.5% it is an elegant yet complex beer, variously reminding you of every ingredient yet beautifully melded. After the second world war she started as a secretary at the Liefmans brewery and worked herself up to the position of brewer. Actually you have to be crazy to make it as the flower is added by hand to every single bottle before bottling. Witbier (Dutch – "white beer") uses flavorings such as coriander and orange peel. Duchesse de Bourgogne has become my go-to beer in this situation. The perfect meeting of brewing and context. Alex Barlow’s passion for beer started with his first job, cellar-man at his local pub. He lives in Brussels, whenever he manages to get home. And most of what they do make, they don’t even bother to drink themselves, exporting 60% of their beer to other countries. Zinnebir has a cloudy orange colour and a great nose of honey, pollen, and lemon zest, and light exotic fruits. The perfect appetizer!”. An amazing ale to be enjoyed on every imperial occasion.”. Tart, dry and fruity it pairs devilishly well with pulled pork or suckling pig.”. Belgian Wheat, BelgiumMagic Hat Vinyl 6.00 - Lager, South Burlington, VTStella Artois 5.50 - Belgian Lager, BelgiumYards "Love" 6. Ben Vinken is a Beer Sommelier who started work as a lawyer in the Lamot Brewery, and later carried out sales and marketing functions successfully with Palm Breweries and Interbrew (now AB InBev). Due to its more moderate sweetness compared with other Belgian blondes and a kind of infection from wild yeasts, this blonde associates more with lambics and sour beers. Father of the emerging Italian Craft Beer Renaissance, he is called ‘The Prince of Pajottenland’ for his hard fighting work to promote and support Belgian beers, in particular traditional lambic & gueuze. Belgian wheat beers are different beasts from British wheat beers. Find out more about this beer: www.sintcanarus.be, [singlepic id=1312 w= h= float=none] Chosen by Christopher Barnes. “Are you sure that’s a beer? Brewed for the first time in 1995 and now a household name, this hazy, Belgian-style wheat beer spiced with coriander and Curacao orange peel impresses us again and again. The world of fruit beer is more exciting than ever, offering many unique, fun, and refreshing brews to discover. Have you seen what’s happening in America, Denmark, Germany and the UK? But anyway, I have to stick to the rules. Belgian beers account for only 1% of all beer produced in the world. In aroma it is fruity (overripe banana) with a fine hop bitterness and soft maltiness fighting for attention. “Liefmans Goudenband is a classic Flemish sour brown of 8% ABV. Belgian wheat beer flavoured with real strawberry juice Coors Blue Moon American imported craft wheat beer Cask beers Brewery Name ABV. And when a glass of Orval is lifted to the lips, I find it difficult not to be profane as I take my first sip, such is the magnificence of this beer. Bold yet accessible; strong without being heavy: a real beer for all seasons. He blogs at www.thirstypilgrim.com, often about Belgian beers, and tweets @Thirsty_Pilgrim. While they’re not displacing the classic beers of Belgium, they’re adding new depth and vivacity to the conversation. Months later, people keep coming back to me about that particular beer and, secretly, I hope it eases people into more sour beers like lambics and gueuzes.”. Surfine (the name means ‘extra fine’), pays homage to a well-known bubbly beverage and was born as an amber-coloured spéciale belge-style beer that was marketed until the 1950s. John Duffy lives in Dublin and has been writing his blog about beer, The Beer Nut, since 2005. Americans are obsessed with Belgian-style wheat beers (see: $162 million worth of Blue Moon sold last year), meaning … Joe Stange is a freelance journalist, co-author of Good Beer Guide Belgium (with Tim Webb), and author of the upcoming Around Brussels in 80 Beers, second edition. He’s been at it for more than 25 years and is credited for having introduced the concept of gypsy brewing to western Europe. It’s not like they drink a lot of beer. I use WLP530 for my Belgian Wheat and then recapture for the Belgian Triples and Saisons. Many would argue that it’s the best country in the world for beer. Seeds on the stem So this gardening thing, it’s an ongoing experiment. He also writes for All About Beer (USA), Beer, Sunday Times Travel Magazine and Weekend Telegraph amongst other. Any 4 for £6 - Selected Beers 250ml - 500ml Offer valid for delivery from 03/01/2021 until 15/02/2021. The wort is brewed at Duvel-Moortgat but ferments in open tanks at their historical brew site in Oudenaarde. We asked as varied a list of contributors as possible to ensure the suggestions came from both newcomers and experienced beer people; from both men and women; from both contemporary beer geeks and voices from a more traditional side of the industry; and from a mix of both international experts and Belgians. Kevin Desmet, a 30 something lover of Belgian beers. In addition to our refreshingly unique Blue Moon® Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Ale, we also offer our collection of flavorful seasonal and limited release beers that reflect Blue Moon’s twist on various beer styles. It’s one of the few beers with ‘bottle hopping’. “Blurring the lines between IPA and wheat, this ‘New England Wheat’ is heavy with American hops on the nose. His main focus is story telling with Belgian beers. It is slightly peppery, sometimes (but not always) has a subtle whiff of banana, with a sherbet fizz. Serve with a slice of orange as a … The two come together with Orvélo Tripel. Since 1992 he has worked as a journalist and publisher on titles such as Michael Jackson’s ‘Great Beers of Belgium’ and the Bierpassie/Bièrepassion Magazine. All their beers are based on their excellent triple, including the Generaal. He was working in another branch of the media when he had the bright idea to start a Belgian beer magazine. Award-winning reporter and writer of narrative beer and food features. A silken mouthfeel and tropical fruit aromas with a touch of sourness balanced beautifully with spicy hop character. It’s a complex but balanced beer, the refined sourness countered with some caramel sweetness. As was the beer – estery, warming alcohol and mellow, sweet spiciness. This allows them to blend and produce what is, for me, a beer that sits perfectly in the “Goldilocks zone” – not too sweet, not too tart, not too wild, it’s “juuuust right”. Chimay Triple now comes in a magnificent Magnum bottle under the name ‘Cinq Cents’.”. It seems like a beer that Saint Benedict, who advocated that monks should live by the work of their own hands, would have appreciated.”, Stan Hieronymus is author of “Brew Like a Monk” as well as five other books related to beer and brewing, the most recent being “For the Love of Hops: The Practical Guide to Aroma, Bitterness and the Culture of Hops.” He’s currently at work on the next, “Indigenous Beer: American Grown.”, Find out more about this beer: http://sintsixtus.be/, [singlepic id=1300 w= h= float=none] Photo by Patrick Casabuena / CCBY // Chosen by Ben Vinken, “One of the most underestimated triples in our country is the Chimay Tripel, formerly known as Chimay Blanche. He judges in international competitions (among them Brussels Beer Challenge and Nordic Beer Challenge) and was awarded for his effort by The Danish Beer Enthusiasts in 2007 and in 2013. This stalwart – 8% ABV – is golden blonde as a triple should be. Where do the musty lemons begin?”. In May 2015 H.M. King Philip of Belgium will grant him the distinction Knight of the Order of the Crown (Chevalier de l’Ordre de la Couronne). Dry, fresh and mature, with a bone dry and very lengthy finish. Find out more about this beer: http://www.orvelo.be, [singlepic id=1306 w= h= float=none] Chosen by Paul Walsh. He has won 13 awards from the North American Guild of Beer Writers. “If you are searching for the wonderful dark ales of Belgium – apart from the Trappist beers – your path should lead you to the cosy town of Mechelen. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. “I get great satisfaction when I see people enjoying beer. Belgian Wheat A top fermenting yeast which produces a soft, bread like flavor and leaves a sweet, mildly estery finish. The taste is more intense, more bitter than malty. Here you will find the Het Anker brewery close to the centre of the town. The brewer’s philosophy is to brew beers with lots of flavours, but with as little alcohol as possible. It’s a perfect provision beer that works brilliantly with blue cheese.”. In general the name merely refers to any beer that has been made with 50% or more wheat. Richard Taylor is a beer writer and blogger based in Edinburgh, and has been writing about beer since starting the BeerCast website in mid-2007. Some say it’s a dangerous beer – when you love it, you don’t stop drinking it. He was recently made an honorary ‘Knight of the Brewers Mash Staff’ by the Belgian Brewers Guild. Award-winning stories, podcasts, and resources about Belgian beer, straight to your inbox. But I do – the house tripel of Staminee de Garre in Bruges, poured with pillowy foam and served on a lace doily with accompanying cubes of creamy ‘kaas’. 37 Belgian Beers Not to Miss | Recommended by Beer Experts. It is here that I first fell in love with this beer. It’s a bitter sweet beer, which should persuade even the most ardent couch potato to get on their bike, because at the end of the ride is the promise of this fabulous beer.”. The balance of the citrus hop notes with the incredible esters of De Dolle’s house yeast is fantastic. Belgian Wheat This beer is fashioned after the Belgian 'Wit" or White beers, so named for the protein haze in the beer that comes from using unmalted wheat . Luckily we have brewers today who know what to do with half-wild yeast, or else do an excellent job of convincing us that they know. Beer Styles: [ Bocks ] Bock - Doppelbock Bock - Eisbock Bock - Maibock Bock - … Arguably the best beers within the Wheat Beer - Witbier style. For free. This is a fine example of innovation out of tradition, typical in family breweries such as Dubuisson.”. This website uses cookies to improve user experience. Jean-Pierre Van Roy missed Spéciale Aerts, the beer he used to drink in Brussels cafés with his friends when he was young. It was, and remains, the best beer I have ever tasted. Find out more about this beer: http://users.telenet.be/denhopperd/, [singlepic id=1299 w= h= float=none] Photo by Adams K. / CCBY // Chosen by Stan Hieronymus. Its assertive, yet balanced hop character makes it the perfect thirst quencher anytime of year. He was right, and was certainly not the first drinker to have an epiphany while drinking this brew. Roger Protz is one of the world’s leading beer writers, historians, lecturers and tasters. Find out more about this beer: http://www.trappistwestmalle.be/, [singlepic id=1297 w= h= float=none] Chosen by Derek Walsh. He has won two Gold and six Silver Tankard Awards from the guild and in 2013 won Gold as Best Writer in Pub and Beer Press. You get the impression that the guys who made it don’t care too much about what’s hot, or even about whether their beer sells that much. De Brabandere is one of Belgium’s largest independent family breweries and a specialist in (22,000 liter) foeder aged and blended beers. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. If you are in Belgium on a Sunday, you should be sitting in the cafe at the brewery with an Arabier in your hand.”. You will taste a sweet, delicate and very well balanced beer. The recommendations of Belgian beer brands below are quite fascinating: ... Made with three grains – barley, wheat and oats – the golden 7.5 per cent ABV beer is served in a large 75cl sharing bottle. Magma is a massive exception, displaying all the mouth-watering juicy new-world fruit of a modern IPA with the warmth and nuance of classic Belgian strong ale. Beer is an icon of Belgium. People who like this beer. Belgian beer-brewing's origins go back to the Middle Ages, when monasteries began producing beers. The verdict: Gumballhead may be the only wheat beer with a bigger cult following in the Midwest than Bell’s Oberon, but then again, most beers from Three Floyds fall into that same categorization. It is proof that industrial process doesn’t always lead to blandness – read Stan Hieronymus’s marvellous ‘Brew Like a Monk’ for an evocative and detailed description of its precision engineering.”. My kind of beers. Schöfferhofer's Grapefruit Hefeweizen is a fresh—and refreshing—take on the essential German wheat beer for anyone who enjoys a fruity beer. Tim is Managing Editor at Cogan & Mater Ltd & www.booksaboutbeer.com. As blenders rather than a brewers, Tilquin purchase worts from Boon, Lindemans, Cantillon and Girardin, and ferment them in their own oak barrels. Belgian Wheat Bier * Stump Knocker - American Pale Ale * Midnight Oil - Oatmeal Coffee Stout * Big Nose - American. Find out more about this beer: http://www.bourgognedesflandres.be/, [singlepic id=1294 w= h= float=none] Photo by Les Bières Belges / CCBY // Chosen by Luc De Raedemaeker, “It was very hard to select my favourite beer among the fantastic Belgian beers. It’s not as big a flavour as Duvel, it’s not as aromatic as a tripel, but it is an excellent beer to pass the time with friends in Brussels, before getting on the Eurostar, which is when I enjoy it most.”. The beer covers a lot of bases. He turns his love for beer into words on his blog Belgianbeergeek.be. Made with three grains – barley, wheat and oats – the golden 7.5 per cent ABV beer is served in a large 75cl sharing bottle. “Historically, saisons were homebrews for a practical purpose. Tim Hampson has travelled the world in search of the perfect beer. The beer is the masterpiece of Rosa Merckx, the first female brewmaster of Belgium. There’s some citrus, a nice bitterness and not too much alcohol with a hint of fresh cannabis. 2014 saw the rebirth of this brand as a saison, or seasonal beer, typical in the Hainault (Henegouwen) region. A fruity Belgian beer with a refreshing cherry taste, specially brewed for M&S by the award-winning Huyghe Brewery in Flanders. A local brewer, Brian Hunt, first told me about this beer, and he’d befriended the brewer during a trip to Belgium. Other times they would have been beautifully refined. Find out more about this beer: http://www.brasserie-dupont.com/, [singlepic id=1292 w= h= float=none] Chosen by Randy Mosher, “Belgium is awash in blonde ales. The role model of all Belgian wheat beers, Hoegaarden named after a small town east of Leuven is light and extremely refreshing, despite its cloudy appearance. Throw that last one in a barrel for a year or two and you’ll make him very happy. On average, Belgians drink 68 liters of beer … https://brasseriedebastogne.wordpress.com/, http://www.degarre.be/nl/tripel-van-de-garre. And that same experience comes out of the bottle. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Ashley has been a featured speaker at the Craft Brewers Conference, The Great American Beer Festival, and the Beer Bloggers Conference. He has won 13 awards from the North American Guild of Beer Writers. These are often so iconic; they have become synonymous with Belgian beer as a whole. Oak is subdued and the yeasts it contains provide flavours reminiscent of grapefruit, nectarines and pineapple. Today, wort is produced to Oud Beersel specification and the Beersel brewery transfers it to oak and ferments. Belgian beer production was assisted by the 1919 Belgian "Vandervelde Act", that prohibited the sale of spirits in pubs, inducing the market to produce beers with a higher level of alcohol. Find out more about this beer: http://www.degarre.be/nl/tripel-van-de-garre, [singlepic id=1315 w= h= float=none] Chosen by Melissa Cole, “A family-brewed beer with 120 years of history, Omer is an often overlooked but seriously refreshing beer that drinks well below its weight. I think it is the perfect introduction as it is old, new, contract and craft all rolled into one! The 37 amazing Belgian beers you should try: [singlepic id=1327 w= h= float=none] Photo by Christopher Edvartsen / CCBY // Chosen by Tim Webb, “To understand Rodenbach Grand Cru, discard what you know of beer. Return to Top McKinnon International Inc. belgian wheat beer, Berliner Weisse wheat Beer, Dunkelweizen wheat Beer, Flavoured wheat Beer, german wheat beer, types of wheat beer, Weizen or Weissbier wheat Beer, Weizenbock wheat Beer, wheat beer, Wit wheat, BELGIAN WHEAT SHOCK TOP RASPBERRY WHEAT SMIRNOFF ICE TROEGS HOP BACK AMBER ALE TWISTED TEA YUENGLING LAGER YUENGLING LIGHT LAGER Pages. Find out more about this beer: http://www.oudbeersel.com/en/, [singlepic id=1317 w= h= float=none] Chosen by David Le Roy. Not only does she write extensively about the world’s favourite drink, she also works with chefs to create beer and food extravaganzas in venues as diverse as Michelin-starred restaurants to local pubs, and is invited to judge at beer competitions from London to Brussels and Amsterdam to America. His work can be found in What’s Brewing. Don’t call it a dubbel, Anne-Catherine calls it a dark triple. It smells and tastes lightly fruity at the outset, the hops providing an earthy, sometimes grassy character, leading to a firm, bitter, dry finish. So which Belgian beers are worth checking out? How good could it be? Jason Perkins is the Brewmaster at Allagash Brewing in Portland, Maine where he has worked for over 17 years. Find out more about this beer: http://www.dubuisson.com/. Christopher Barnes is an American beer writer, blogger, and brewing industry professional with a passion for travel, Belgium and Belgian beers. From: Brussels, Belgium Style: Belgian Pale Ale ABV: 4.5% Joshua M. Bernstein says: When you think of Belgian beer, puckering gueuzes, potent tripels and rich dubbels typically come to mind. Orvélo was created by three cycling mad friends, who are avid home brewers and wanted to create a beer to sup at the end of a long and energetic ride. Tilquin Oude Gueuze á l’Ancienne is a blend of traditional techniques and modern sensibility, evident from the first glance at the label to the last slurp from the glass.”. David Le Roy is the vice-chairperson of the BLES beer club in Zottegem and a teacher of general beer knowledge at CVO Pantha Rhei in Merelbeke. It opened my eyes to how great these brews could be”, a friend of mine in his thirties told me about a year ago. Beer in Belgium varies from pale lager to amber ales, lambic beers, Flemish red ales, sour brown ales, strong ales and stouts.In 2018, there were approximately 304 active breweries in Belgium, including international companies, such as AB InBev, and traditional breweries including Trappist monasteries. However, it wasn’t until 1956 that brother Thomas introduced the delicate hoppiness for which this beer is known and equipped it with its complex character. “XX Bitter is an early example of how you can use hops to give a beer character, without making it harsh or difficult to drink. The beer is grace itself, soft and subtle with delicate flavors. !” is the reaction I get when I bring the bottle to the table. Previous to Allagash, he enjoyed brewing opportunities at GrittyMcDuff’s and Kettle House Brewery. He was named Glenfiddich Drink Writer of the Year in 1997 and 2004 and in 2003 was presented with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Guild of Beer Writers. It’s deep amber-orange and safe in its chalice-like glass (all the better to toast one’s good fortune with), with an earthy, peppery nose underpinned by rich orange peel notes, a creamy, hop-enveloping, orange-skin, earthy mouth-feel with snappy carbonation and flurries of sour and citrusy notes, followed by a bitter spicy finish. He has published a brewery guide with 150 Belgian breweries (‘Bij de brouwer’) and a book on food pairing with beer (‘Bordje bier’) amongst others. Belgian Wheat BREWERY & ORIGIN: Blue Moon Brewing Co. Belgian Wheat Beer Bearnaise = Posted on February 1, 2012 by The Beeroness Ale Steamed Salmon This gallery contains 4 photos. It has has an unrivalled brewing heritage which is deeply embedded across its towns and villages. Weißbier (German – "white beer") uses at least 50% wheat to barley malt to make a light coloured top-fermenting beer. Witbier or wit beers are pale straw to deep golden in color and range in alcohol from 4.5-5%. Sophie Atherton was the first woman in the UK accredited as a Beer Sommelier. Belgian white beers are often made with raw unmalted wheat. Rich, roasty, and elegant; the Generaal takes this beer to a dark place with the addition of darker specialty malts to their bright and lovely triple.”. Belgian wheat beer is Pierre Celis, who brought the style of beer back from near extinction. And so they crafted their own beer. The recommendations of Belgian beer brands below are quite fascinating: a plethora of the usual suspects thrown in with a lot of solid performers as well as some obscure gems. It is a bit cloudy with a lovely head, mostly hoppy on the nose but when swirled in the glass, it releases a hint of ripe fruit. Russell has visited Belgium several times which has cemented his preference for Belgian beers. Find out more about this beer: http://www.troubadourbieren.be/en, [singlepic id=1320 w= h= float=none] Photo by nagzi / CCBY // Chosen by Chris Hall. Moderately sweet and bitter, it’s almost like there are little bits of fruit in there. Belgian wheat beer Unfiltered beer, naturally cloudy Beer flavoured with spices Wheat beer A delicious and surprisingly refreshing taste. Since being named as British Beer Writer of the Year 2008, Zak Avery’s writing career has taken an unexpected turn when he jointly purchased the company that had employed him for over a decade, Beer Paradise. There are more breweries in the U.S. state of Oregon than there are in the whole of Belgium. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He has worked his way up over subsequent years to his current position as a Senior Brewer in Ellon and will be studying towards IBD Diploma in the coming years. So, it’s a goal of mine to try to find for non-beer drinking friends and strangers I meet, a beer that they will enjoy. © Belgian Smaak 2020. He has visited over 150 breweries and 350 beer cafes in “The Beer Country.” Chuck has written for USA Today, All About Beer Magazine, Belgian Beer & Food Magazine, Celebrator Beer News, and many other publications. Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close. After all, Belgium is just slightly bigger in size than Wales with a population no bigger than that of Cuba. Find out more about this beer: http://www.hetanker.be, [singlepic id=1309 w= h= float=none] Photo by 46137 / CCBY // Chosen by Jason Perkins, “One of my favorite places in the world to drink a beer is De Dolle Brouwers in Esen. There are always exception to even the most powerful rules. Erik Verdonck is content manager for www.beertourism.com and managing partner of The Belgian Beer Company. Belgian beer brands. [view] Belgian wheat beer, Allagash White is unique and truly refreshing. Luc De Raedemaeker is the director of the Brussels Beer Challenge, chief editor of Bier Grand Cru and the Beer Link (China) and Doemens Diplom-Biersommelier. “This beer absolutely blew me away when I first tried it last year. The resulting beer is a riot of grapefruit and redcurrant flavours underpinned by bready malt and a pinch of white pepper in its dry finish. There are, however, a few reputable brands that are well respected for their traditions, methods and classic brews. He writes columns in various newspapers and magazines, has a daily show ‘The Beersommelier’ and every year in June he organises the ‘Beer Passion Weekend’ in his hometown of Antwerp. This fantastic beer is the legacy of a great brewer, Père Theodore, who selected the yeast strains for the beer with monastic patience, back in 1966. Find out more about this beer: http://www.chimay.com, [singlepic id=1301 w= h= float=none] Photo by Nokton / CCBY // Chosen by Adrian Tierney-Jones, “Trappist beer is collaboration brewing lifted to another level, a link between the sacred world of the Cistercian monastery and the profane practice of the brewer. The third and final fermentation stage uses wild yeasts that convert the remaining sugars into carbon dioxide, giving the beer its dry character. 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