Belgium Beer Reviews
Long heralded as a mecca for beer lovers, Belgium boasts a wealth of beer history and culture dating back to the 12th century. From traditional Trappist monasteries to monster macro conglomerates like AB InBev, Belgium has something for everyone. Belgium is at (or very near) the top of every beer fan’s bucket list. It offers a fantastic experience of beer culture, from brewing methods to glassware, beer cuisine, beer festivals, and much more.
by Tom Smillie | Abbey St. Martin, Beer Reviews, Belgium, Dubbel, Goblet |
Founded in 1096 St. Martin’s ales are now brewed by Brunehaut Brewery in the same time old tradition. Only four beers make up this line so I choose the darkest brew. A Dubbel by style, this beer has a slightly higher abv similar to that of Trappist Achel Bruin...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgium, Brouwerij Boon, Flute Glass, Gueuze, Lambic, Snifter, Stange, Tulip |
A perfect marriage or harmony. That is what you have here. Unlike Boon’s standard Geuze which is a blend of young and old lambic, this beer is a blend of 3 year old lambic. Therefore it is a vintage beer blended by the brewers for the purpose of pure...
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgium, Brouwerij Boon, Flute Glass, Gueuze, Snifter, Stange, Tulip |
Reflecting over the last few months my taste for Lambic beers has taken off. Boon’s traditional Geuze finds my palate after sampling their Mariage Parfait (a vintage blend) and some of my favorite gueuze beers from Cantillon, Drie Fonteinen, and Girardin....
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian IPA, Belgium, Brasserie d'Achouffe, Goblet, Snifter, Tripel, Tulip, Wine Glass |
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...
by Tom Smillie | Belgium, Brouwerij Cantillon, Flute Glass, Gueuze, Snifter, Stange, Tulip |
Hype. That is the first word that came into my mind regarding this beer. I had heard and read about the famous brews Cantillon produces, but considering I was not a fan of lambic beers I put them on the back burner. Well, the day finally came when I sat down to a...
by Tom Smillie | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, De Struise Brouwers, Goblet, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Pint Glass, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
I must say, information on this beer is limited … just like the beer. With that said allow me to summarize what I have found in my research for this beer. For starters it is a collaboration between De Struise in Belgium and Stillwater Artisanal Ale out of the...