by Brasserie d'Achouffe (Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat)
Our favourite little gnomes are back, and one look at the label art and you know what this beer is going to be. It is Chouffe’s spring time ale, something of a cross between a Belgian Witbier and a Belgian Pale Ale.
Soleil replaces the Biere du Soleil (4.5% Amber Ale), which has been discontinued. Brewed only between April to October each year, this is Chouffe’s attempt at putting some sunshine in your beer glass.
To do so they use three grains (barley, wheat and rye), Styrian Goldings as the bittering hop and Amarillo for dry-hopping, with the addition of a little curacao.
The result is a pleasant summery ale bursting with fresh flowery aromas. The hazy, unfiltered body is full of citrus, with a nice balance fruity sweetness against the hop bitterness.
A hint of spice adds to the lingering citrus and hop bitterness. Dangerously drinkable for the well-concealed 6% ABV.
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
The 2014 vintage of De La Senne's commemorative brew - a ripper Belgian Pale Ale
De La Senne's once-a-year birthday celebratory pale ale, this time using an experimental hop from Slovenia
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
by Brasserie d'Achouffe (Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat)
Best described as an extremely hoppy Belgian tripel style
by Brasserie d'Achouffe (Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat)
The winter seasonal offering from the Chouffe brewery
by Brasserie d'Achouffe (Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat)
The winter seasonal offering from the Chouffe Brewery - a dark beer brewed with thyme and bitter orange
