Palm has a tagline for this beer: ‘the original scotch for more than a century’. It’s a beer that is fairly easy to find, and a very distinctive style in the beer portfolio of the Belgian bars.
The Gordon’s label was started when British brewmaster John Martin settled in Belgium in 1909. Since that time three generations of Martin’s have presided over the business.
This beer has been brewed since 1924, and has found a niche in Belgium, as well as a good following in the US.
It is a malt bomb. Lots of chewy, sweet malt giving caramel, ripe apricot, roasted malt and a little hop bitterness late on. A sticky mouthfeel and a little alcohol warmth complete the story.
A Strong Scotch Ale, rich in malt with a Belgian yeast twist
A tripel known as 'The Beer of Bruges'; though no longer brewed within the city walls.
A dark and rich Christmas beer, rumoured to be the first one of its style
An English-style IPA from the third generation Martin's family brewery
A fruity, malty Belgian pale ale, originally brewed in 2003 to celebrate the 90th birthday of the brewey's former head brewer.
A Belgian witbier made using 40% unsalted wheat, 60% barley, coriander, curaçao orange and a mix of spices
