by Brouwerij Corsendonk (at Brasserie Du Bocq)
This is a relatively new beer from Brouwerij Corsendonk, and kind of came about because of the success of the standard Tempelier beer which we featured in the March 2023 6-packs. I won’t hold it against you if you don’t remember it!
I categorised that beer as a Belgian Amber – I’m not even sure this is an established style but I’m going to run with it anyway. So I guess this is simply a Strong Belgian Amber Ale. Any arguments??
Pouring this beer reveals a nice brown malt body, amber in colour and with a hint of fruit sweetness and of course a nice Belgian yeast character.
As I’m writing these notes, thinking about what I’m tasting in the beer I’m a little stuck for what I want to describe first. After a few more mouthfeels I’ve come to the realisation that this beer is really well balanced with no particular attribute jumping out. But it is a really pleasant beer to drink!
I guess malt is the hero of this beer, with enough caramel malt to stand out, at least at first. Just a little fruit sweetness as well before the hop bitterness comes to play. It lifts the beer, with a good level of carbonation aiding the light, drying finish.
by Brouwerij Corsendonk (at Brasserie Du Bocq)
A full-bodied blonde tripel, a lively beer with a herbal bouquet and hoppy aftertaste.
by Brouwerij Corsendonk (at Brasserie Du Bocq)
The Belgian witbier from Corsendonk
by Brouwerij Corsendonk (at Brasserie Du Bocq)
To help celebrate Christmas in July we have this festive treat from Corsendonk
by Brouwerij Corsendonk (at Brasserie Du Bocq)
The Christmas ale from this well-regarded abbey label
by Brouwerij Corsendonk (at Brasserie Du Bocq)
A classic Belgian dubbel style ale, ticking all the boxes as a perfect example of the style.
by Brouwerij Corsendonk (at Brasserie Du Bocq)
A Belgian amber ale by Brouwerij Corsendonk
