De Graal is a great example of a Belgian Huisbrouwerij (House Brewery). An oversized shed at the rear of a residential property, situated in the middle of a small village in the Flemish Ardennes made this an interesting search the first time we visited. But it was well worth the effort!
The De Graal Triverius is designated as a blonde wheat beer, so an example of a beer traversing two distinct styles.
It is an impressive yellow golden colour, and much clearer than a normal wheat beer, but is capped by the characteristic fluffy white head. The aroma exhibits a mix of coriander, citrus, grassy hops and bready yeast.
The taste is clean with pleasant spiciness. The citrus flavours are somewhat subdued, along with soft biscuit malts. The lack of sweetness leads to a crisp dry finish, with more than a hint of hop bitterness.
The 'Witteke' is a typical beer from the past; a cloudy unfiltered, aromatic witbier.
Great example of a Belgian Witbier, voted 'Worlds Best Wheat Only Wheat Beer' in 2009.
by Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs
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A biggish witbier, with the typical aroma and flavours of banana, citrus and coriander
This traditional Witbier has been developed in cooperation with Master Brewer Pierre Celis, the Godfather of Hoegaarden.
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A beer slightly out of the box, somwehere between a big Belgian blond and a tripel style. And it's sugar free!
