by Brouwerij de Musketiers

Troubadour Speciale is a copper coloured ale in the ‘Special Belge’ style.  It is a reinvention of the typical Belgian amber session ales of the past, but with more character and flavour.

It has a malty and slightly spicy first taste.  The body is light with a touch of caramel, with mild hop bitterness; reminiscent of an English Ale.  The finish is crisp and dry, with a pleasant slightly bitter aftertaste.

Speciale is the perfect drink for a warm summer afternoon.  At 5.7% ABV, it is a step up on Belgium’s traditional amber ales – think Pale or Dekoninck – in both alcohol and flavour.  The Speciale Belge style is a past favourite, that

Beer Style: the Speciale Belge style is a tradition for Belgium, though a style which had all-but disappeared in recent times.  With the international popularity of good beer increasing all the time, Belgium’s brewers have reinvented the style to appeal to current tastes.  This is now a style appearing on more and more brewery beer lists.

 

 

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Country
Belgium
Alcohol
5.7%
Style
Speciale Belge
Size
330ml

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