Brasserie De La Senne became only Brussels second brewery (Cantillon being the existing brewery of course), when they opened the doors to their new facility in 2010.
The brewery generally favours lower alcohol beers, with a more dominant hop presence. Though they do make beers in most styles.
As proud Brussels natives, the De La Senne boys brew Brussels Calling once a year in December. It is their tip of the hat to the city they love, and to celebrate the opening of their brewery. The beer is released in February the following year, and I thought we’d missed out on this. But fortunately for us all, I managed to source some.
It seems a very uncomplicated beer, but full and delicious. A very clean malt backbone offers a little sweetness early, which is quickly joined by a peppery hop bitterness. The beer is quite dry, with a smooth mouthfeel.
A lovely crisp and flavoursome Belgian Pale Ale featuring Crystal & Tettnang hops
Another variation of BBNo's Belgian Pale style, this time featuring Hallertau Blanc and Mandarina Bavaria hops
De La Senne's once-a-year birthday celebratory pale ale, this time using an experimental hop from Slovenia
by Brasserie d'Achouffe (Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat)
The spring time seasonal beer from La Chouffe
A lovely blond bitter beer from one of Belgium's home-brewing success stories
A slightly happier Belgian pale ale from Brasserie Les 3 Fourquets
by Brasserie Artisinale Millevertus
A really well-balanced Belgian Pale Ale featuring Chinook hops
Belgium's hoppy beer, but there is more to this beer than just the hops
De La Senne's once-a-year birthday celebratory pale ale, this time using an experimental hop from Slovenia
A Black IPA from Brasserie De La Senne - lots of roasted malts and earthy hop flavours
This beer is known as the most bitter Tripel style beer in all of Belgium!
A refreshing over-hopped pale ale with a Belgian touch, from Brussels second only brewery.
A Christmas beer that is lighter, drier and hoppier than a standard winter seasonal
A malty blond ale with a pleasant peppery bite from only the second brewery in Brussels
