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 Team | Belgium, Chimay (Trappist), Goblet, Snifter, Tripel |
Michael: To complete the Chimay trifecta, only the Tripel (or Chimay White) remained. It had its work cut out for it, as my sampling came immediately after its redder brother, Chimay Premiere, the only A+ beer I’ve reviewed to date. While the White is a tripel by...
by Team | Belgium, Chimay (Trappist), Dubbel, Goblet |
Michael: Sometimes these reviews keep you guessing. You’re not sure what its going to be, an ultra complex A, or perhaps a middle-of-the-road B. Maybe the beer took a turn for the worst, with the funkiest finish of all time and it plunged to a D. With this review,...
by Tom Smillie | Bavik Brewery, Belgian Pale Ale, Belgium, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers |
Holy Cow!!! My taste buds just got rocked. I’m sampling a Belgium pale ale and it was not what I expected. Petrus, a brewery known for its Flemish Brown (Oud Bruin) Ale, apparently produces a wider range of beers than I thought. Part of what tricked me was that this...
by Tom Smillie | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, De Dolle Brouwers, Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
I don’t really know how to review this beer. After doing a quick wiki search and then consulting the brewer’s website I’m not sure what to include. Here’s what I’ll do! You visit the website and check it out for yourself. You will find all the information on the odd...
by Michael Larson | Belgium, Dubbel, Goblet, St. Bernardus Brewery |
I stare at the round little man. He’s laughing. Again. Fool me once, shame on me, fool me twice… St. Bernardus, with its pesky little carbonation problem, has struck again. This time in the form of Prior 8. I knew the chance of explosion was again present, as...
by Team | Beer Reviews, Belgium, Goblet, Snifter, Tripel, Westmalle Trappist |
Matt: Mine poured a hazy, golden color, as much foam as you want – plenty of dense head. Highly carbonated-but not overly so. Smells like dried fruit- maybe apricot, slight caramelized sugar smell but definitely fruity- slight apple note. Exceptional mouthfeel-...