The Kasteel (Castle) Brewery is one of Belgium’s old family breweries, dating back to 1811. It is currently managed by a 5th generation family member of the Van Honsebrouck family.
The Kasteel Hoppy is the newest beer to the Kasteel label, first brewed in 2013. It is a nod back to the past, with the beer reminiscent of the old Special Belge style. It is NOT an IPA!
The beer pours a clear golden colour, with grassy hop notes and grainy malt present in the aroma.
A little malt sweetness presents early, joined by a subtle floral bitterness. All Belgian hops are used in this beer, so the hop characteristics are more restrained and a little earthy.
It is a refreshing, easy drinking beer. The Special Belge style was the Belgian’s session beer; one step up from the basic Pils. The 6.5% alcohol probably takes this beer out of the ‘sessionable’ category, but it is a lovely choice for a summer afternoon.
A 'Speciale' Belgian ale, crisp and dry and very refreshing with a bunch of flavour
by Brouwerij Palm (Swinkels Family Brewers)
This Speciale Belge ale is easy drinking with flavour
A hoppy Speciale Belge with a good malt backbone supporting the Citra, Simcoe and Mandarina Bavaria hops
Amber ale with a spicy and malty character, crisp and light with a dry, slightly bitter finish.
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
