Brewery Kerkom is one of the ‘new-old’ Belgian breweries that started in the 1980’s. But the history of this farmhouse brewery dates back to 1878. Based in the rural town of Sint-Truiden, it was a former coaching inn and is located along one of the famous Belgian cycling tracks.
The first time I visited Kerkom the cobblestone courtyard was filled with hundreds of cyclists enjoying a beer break. The old farm buildings and stables are a picturesque setting, but require lots of upkeep. So much so that in 2022, the Kerkom brewery was sold to Brouwerij De Ranke who now make the Bink beers. Happily the old space is still run as a hospitality venue.
The Bink Blond was the first beer out of the Kerkom brewery. It is a slightly lower-ABV, more hop-forward version of a traditional Belgian blond. According to the brewer, 'this is just the way most Belgian beers used to be’.
The hop bitterness is immediately present, followed by a sweet biscuity malt and some distant hints of light yellow stone fruits. The beer finishes refreshingly dry, with a lasting slightly bitter aftertaste.
Adorning the wall of the farmhouse building housing the brewery is the proud statement 'We brew it here, We drink it here, We sell what's left!'
The historical beer style of Antwerp recently revived
A fruity malt backbone, a spicy hop bite and a hint of vanilla
A Belgian blond with the addition of coriander and orange peel
From a rustic farmhouse brewery, a hoppier version of the classic belgian blond ale.
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A light and lively Belgian blond beer from the rustic Brasserie Caracole
This Belgian Blond is named after one of the ascents of the Tour De Flandres
De Molen's new core range Belgian Blond with Sorachi Ace hops
A blond ale with apple juice, quince puree and a touch of cinnamon
A typical Belgian Blonde style ale, slightly on the sweeter side of things
Brewed to a 1000-year old recipe, this is a great example of an almost-forgotten style.
Good malt body, gentle hop bitterness and classic Belgiam yeast aromas make this a great introduction to Belgian beer.
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A hoppy blonde ale which is the official beer of the Antwerp University
A delicious Belgian Blond beer with a great story
Pils and Munchener malts, Amarillo hops, coriander and mango are all fermented with yeast from Westmalle
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A traditional Belgian blond beer made by the Het Anker brewery
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The newest beer in the Leffe range - a classy, tastier version of the iconic blond ale
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A Belgian Blond with coriander, orange zest and a hint of honey with a touch of saison funk
A balanced Belgian blond ale, with a beautiful hop bite that lasts.
An easy-drinking citrus and hoppy blond ale, brewed for the 'Ommegang of Brussels' procession.
The newest addition to the Bosteels range is this Kwak Blonde
A delicious grassy blond beer from 2013's Best New Brewer Belgium
A traditional Belgian Blond Abbey Ale, from a family-run brewery with over a century of tradition.
Dedicated to the hero of Antwerp, a dry-hopped spicy blond ale
Fruity aroma and hoppy, spicy flavour make this an extremely drinkable beer.
A golden Belgian style pale ale, dry-hopped during secondary fermentation for a rich malt body and lovely hop bitterness
by Wilderen Brewery & Distillery
A golden blond ale from the Wilderen Brewery & Distillery
A pleasant Belgian blond from the Witkap family of beers
by Brasserie Omer Vander Ghinste
This hoppy Belgian blond is a recent addition to the Omer Vander Ghinste range
A malty blond ale with a pleasant peppery bite from only the second brewery in Brussels
The spring seasonal beer from Kerkom, a lot like a sweet saison/tripel mash-up featuring honey and pear
From a rustic farmhouse brewery, a hoppier version of the classic belgian blond ale.
The little bruin from this quintessential farmhouse brewery punches above it's weight in flavour and drinkability.
A dark seasonal offering, capturing all the rich flavours of the festive season.
