Belgian IPA Beer Reviews

A hoppy twist and dry finish to a golden ale.

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Troubadour Magma Belgian Triple IPA

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian IPA, Belgium, Brouwerij de Musketiers, Goblet, Snifter, Tripel, Tulip, Wine Glass | 0 comments

In my experience there are two ways to make this beer.  1) Brew an IPA in the US, where more hops is better, then add Belgian yeast and 2) Brew a Strong Golden Ale in Belgium and add hops.  I’ve found that I prefer the latter and this beer confirms it.  The...

New Holland Farmhouse Hatter IPA

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian IPA, Belgian Pale Ale, Goblet, Michigan, New Holland Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

A new variation of their Mad Hatter IPA since last time I sampled a flight of them in 2010.  This one incorporates an interesting Belgian yeast strain to the mix which pairs rather well with the hop profile. Do not be fooled by the old “American Gothic”...

Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian IPA, Belgium, Brasserie d'Achouffe, Goblet, Snifter, Tripel, Tulip, Wine Glass | 0 comments

A few months ago I did some house and cat sitting for friends who vacationed to Europe.  My payment came in the form of beer bought in Belgium and I could not have been happier.  One of the brews purchased was this beauty from d’Achouffe brewery.  It is a hoppy...

Ale Asylum Bedlam

by Michael Larson | Ale Asylum, Belgian IPA, Goblet, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass, Wisconsin | 0 comments

I found this beer’s title appropriate on a couple of levels. First, the label boasts it is a ‘chaotic blend of Citra hops and trappist-style years,’ so there’s that. Second, my wife just left for four days and I’m playing Mr. Mom. Now there is true Bedlam. Just a few...

Great Divide Belgica

by Michael Larson | Belgian IPA, Colorado, Goblet, Great Divide Brewing Company, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

Purchased for a neighborhood get together as something ‘a little different,’ Belgica found its way into my glass just a bit before the crowd showed up. Like, three days. But it was a new beer to me, and new beers don’t sit untouched for too long in my back room mini...

Bell’s Hell Hath No Fury

by Michael Larson | Belgian IPA, Bell's Brewery, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Goblet, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

With the claims of a Belgian dubbel plastered about, the incredible, deep, dark brown was a bit shocking. There was a caramely tan head that drifted to the top and rested comfortably in a thin film. The scent was more convincing than the look, that indeed this brew...