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Warande 15
B-9660 Brakel
Telephone: +32 (0) 55 42 47 90
Hours: Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm.
Brewer: Wim Saeyens
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Notes

Opened: 2001

Annual Production: 1,000 hl

U.S. Importer: Shelton Brothers

Contributor: Wim Saeyens

Updated: December 31, 2009

Beer List

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    6.50% abv.
    • Date: March 15, 2008 (#6939)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Beertopia, Omaha NE
      Score: 16 points
      Appearance (3)
      Bright golden. Moderate dense head.
      Aroma (3)
      Spicy, bready, toasty.
      Mouthfeel (8)
      Medium-big fizzy body. Really malty and fairly sweet. Nice spicy alcohol character, warming. A bit earthy and biscuity in the finish.
      Overall Impression (2)
      Bottle-conditioned "hoppy Belgian ale".

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    6.50% abv.
    • Date: March 15, 2008 (#6941)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Beertopia, Omaha NE
      Score: 13½ points
      Appearance (2½)
      Deep red. Low head.
      Aroma (2½)
      Brown sugar, fruity.
      Mouthfeel (7)
      Medium body, low carbonation. Somewhat astringent. Big brown sugar flavor. A little yeasty, fairly fruity.
      Overall Impression (1½)

  • Herb and Spice Beer
    8.00% abv.

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    Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale
    8.00% abv.
    • Date: March 15, 2008 (#6942)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Beertopia, Omaha NE
      Score: 16 points
      Appearance (3)
      Dark red. Hazy. Moderate dense head.
      Aroma (3)
      Mildly spicy, mild dark caramel.
      Mouthfeel (8)
      Medium-big body. Huge, mouth-filling carbonation. Huge sweet dark caramel malt flavor. Mildly spicy, fairly fruity. Big sweet dark finish.
      Overall Impression (2)

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    Belgian-Style Tripel
    9.00% abv.
    • Date: May 8, 2008 (#6998)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Beertopia, Omaha NE
      Score: 19 points
      Appearance (3)
      Bright golden, with protein flakes. Huge head.
      Aroma (4)
      Spicy, fruity, alcoholic. Sweet malt.
      Mouthfeel (9)
      Big body. Fizzy. Lots of malt, lots of Belgian spiciness, lots of alcohol. Fruity, yeasty.
      Overall Impression (3)
      Good beer.

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    Belgian Style White (or Wit) / Belgian-Style Wheat
    6.80% abv.