Here we go with another of the heritage Belgian breweries introducing a lower ABV beer into their range, as seems to be the current trend in Belgium.
Kasteel was one of the first Belgian beers I ever tried, and the Donker remained a favourite beer for quite a while. I associate Kasteel with big flavours and high alcohol. As such this is something of a black sheep, but a welcome change-up nonetheless.
These beer styles are made to be sessionable. Crisp and light bodied, with a grainy malt profile there is just a little sweetness early on.
There is a strong Belgian yeast aroma, giving off banana, citrus and spice. The beer has a good bitterness, and with good carbonation the flavours dance quickly across your tongue, finishing with an earthy, dry and spicy bitterness that lingers.
by Belgoo Beer
A beer that is a cross between a Belgian Pale Ale and a traditional saison
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
by Brasserie d'Achouffe (Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat)
Chouffe's special 40th Birthday beer
by Brasserie d'Achouffe (Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat)
The spring time seasonal beer from La Chouffe
This is an unfiltered, naturally cloudy lager that bridges the gap between commercial beers and a Belgian Blond Ale
A special pale ale with bitter orange peel was brewed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of De Dolle Brouwers
A Belgian ale 100% fermented with a Brussels Brettanomyces yeast, conditioned for 4 months in the bottle before release
The first beer in the trilogy of collaborations to celebrate 20 years of Zinnebir
The second beer in the 'Zinnebir' celebration/collaboration series
A Belgian ale with an assertive hop bitterness, brewed to the character of an old style pilsner
A Belgian Pale Ale that uses three special herbs from the Flemish Ardennes region
Although the name has changed, this Belgian Pale Ale was the first beer produced by the brewery
A lovely blond bitter beer from one of Belgium's home-brewing success stories
by Brasserie de la Cambre (Brouwerij Het Anker)
A beer that describes itself as a Belgian IPA, but I think it is more a hoppy Belgian Pale
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
A very tasty amber coloured Belgian Pale Ale that uses four different malts and five different hops
by Brasserie Artisanale de Rulles
A tasty Belgian Pale Ale with more than a hint of saison about it
A Belgian Blond that has achieved some notable recognition on the world beer stage
by Brasserie du l'Abbeye du Val-Dieu
A special Belgian Pale Ale made to celebrate the 800 year history of the Val-Dieu Abbey
A light and sessionable Belgian Pale Ale (or light Belgian Blond) that proudly uses 'No American Hops'
by Abdij Der Trappisten Van Westmalle
The beer that the monks of Westmalle usually keep to themselves
by Abdij Der Trappisten Van Westmalle
Westmalle's Trappist pale ale - the beer the Monk's drink
Belgium's hoppy beer, but there is more to this beer than just the hops
Formerly known as 'Kasteel Winter', this quadruple stands alone from the traditional Belgian Christmas beers relying on Belgian chocolate and coffee, rather than herbs and spices
Kasteel's 11% Donker is the base, with sweet cherry liqueur added to create a perfect aperitif
This tripel from the Kasteel brewery is big, rich, sweet and a little savoury.
The crown in the Kasteel beer range is their Cuvee du Chateau
A Special Belge style beer, with a hopper profile than the traditional style
