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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BEERS: PART 2 – Belgium This week we continue our virtual balloon journey from Germany to Belgium (yes, in the wrong direction!) to explore one of the great beer countries in the world
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BEERS: PART 2 – Belgium
This week we continue our virtual balloon journey from Germany to Belgium (yes, in the wrong direction!) to explore one of the great beer countries in the world
Dupont / Saison / 6.5%Since 1844, Saison Dupont has been setting the standard for Belgian saisons and is internationally renowned for being the best-of-the-best and a perfect accompaniment to food. This quintessential saison is best described as being lively, zesty and very refreshing.
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Orval / 6.2% Orval is a world-class Belgian Trappist pale ale. Famous for its beautiful "Belgian lace" left on the glass from its huge head, this orangey-amber coloured ale is as complex as they come. It's smooth yet crisp, tart yet dry. It carries with it flavours of lemon rind, freshly-cut hay, notes of spice and aromas of flowers and lemon. Whether you adore Belgian ales or are just starting to explore them, Orval is sure to go down a treat!
Rodenbach / Grand Cru / 6%The Rodenbach Grand Cru is one to be admired. This Belgian ale of the Flanders Red Ale style is a blend of a younger beer with an older beer that had been aged in oak vats. Aromas of balsamic vinegar and sharp-yet-sweet flavours of fruit, oak and Madeira wine give this beer an unparalleled complexity.
Lindemans / Cuvée René / 5%Routinely judged as one of the best gueuzes in the world, Lindeman’s Cuvée René is—without a doubt—the queen of gueuzes. A blend of old and young lambics matures in large oak barrels and then undergoes a secondary fermentation in champagne bottles to achieve a dry finish with an effervescent carbonation.
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St. Bernardus / Prior 8 / 8%The St. Bernardus Prior 8 is a traditional abbey Dubbel. Achieving near-perfect ratings and worldwide praise, it is surely one of Belgium’s best—and one of our favourites too! With a gorgeously smooth mouthfeel this rich beer can rightly proclaim itself one of the world’s best Dubbels.
Westmalle / Dubbel / 7%Another outstanding Trappist beer, the Westmalle Dubbel is rich and complex thanks to its secondary fermentation in the bottle. This dark brown Belgian dubbel has beautiful ruby undertones with a creamy, fragrant head. The Trappist Abbey of Westmalle, near Antwerp, has been brewing beer for over 150 years. One of only 10 breweries in the world permitted to carry the Authentic Trappist Product label, it is regarded as being responsible for the increasing popularity of Trappist beers.
If you’re not already into craft beer then hopefully you’re thinking about it but may not know where to start, so if that’s the case then I’ve got a suggestion: start with Belgian beer as that’s exactly where my adventure began.
Father’s Day, 16th June 2019, is the special date in the calendar when we celebrate and give a nod to the Dads in our lives. It’s an excuse to spoil them with a little something to say thank you for being awesome. If you’re looking for inspiration for a craft beer -loving Dad, then check out our top 10 Father’s Day craft beer gifts.
If you find yourself reading this, it’s probably for one of two reasons. Either you’ve made the sound decision and invested in a Phillips PerfectDraft Machine and want to learn more about it; or it could be that you’re still on the fence and are asking yourself “Should I buy a PerfectDraft?”. Hopefully this nifty little guide will put your mind at ease and quell any doubts or concerns you have.
In case you missed the explosion of teddy bears and chocolate roses love is apparently in the air. And while you’ve been trying to decide on the perfect Valentine gift for other half this year, we've been busy scouring the shelves for the most tenuous Valentine’s Day-related beers we could find. Enjoy.
Mashing in is the process that extracts all the fermentable sugars from the malt. It's one of the most important steps for all-grain brewing and here's how to do it.
