Beer: Third beer from Gulpener Brewery among 7 so far is to say something about the beers from the brewery. Gulpener Gladiator is a beer you drink less of to get knocked out fast cos it has a strength of 10% hence ideal for parties and not for enjoying alone
Strength: 10% ABV
Brewery: Brand
Nik
Beer: Brand Weizen is a wheat beer from the brewery Brand which is brewed in Limburg according to traditional Bavarian recipe.
Strength: 5.1% ABV
Brewery: Brand
Review: Light, fresh tasting beer to be enjoyed in summer or with friends
More info: Brand Weizen
Nik
Beer: Maredsous triple is one of those that can hide their truly awesome character in a seemingly simple attire. Bottled to look like a Duvel beer but has a character and taste that is so unlike a Duvel. Stronger than a Duvel but without its bitter taste
Strength: 10%
Brewery: Maredsous Abbey is a 19th Century benedictine monastery which makes cheese and cups to be self sufficient along with Beer brewing
Review: Simply delicious as it has lightness of a lager without the bitter accompanied by higher strength than a lager
Nik
Beer: Hoegaarden White has been a long term favorite of mine as it is enjoyable any time of the day or year making it a perfect companion
Strength: 4.9%ABV
Brewery: First Brewed in the village Hoegaarden in 1445, the tradition almost died in 1950s and was since revived by Pierre Celis and later by InBev, continues to be the most popular Wheat Beer in Belgium
More Info: Hoegaarden White
Nik
Beer: Following up on the heels of the Wintervrund, Ur Pilsner is a nice Pilsener by Gulpener brewery. A 100% organic pilsner from only organically grown barley and hops.
Strength: 5% ABV
Review: Delicious fresh with a spicy, slightly bitter twist
More Info: Gulpener Ur-Pilsner
Nik
Beer: Brand Doublebock is brewed by the Brand Brewery which is a Dutch brewery founded in 1871 by the Brand family in Wijlre. The name comes from the Brand family which in 1871 purchased the Netherlands oldest brewery (1340) and remained in management after its acquisition by Heineken.
Strength: 7.5% ABV
Bock is a strong lager of German origin. Several substyles exist, including maibock (helles bock, heller bock), a paler, more hopped version generally made for consumption at spring festivals; doppelbock(double bock), a stronger and maltier version; and eisbock, a much stronger version made by partially freezing the beer and removing the ice that forms.
Doppelbock or double bock is a stronger version of traditional bock that was first brewed in Munich by the Paulaner Friars, a Franciscan order founded by St. Francis of Paula Historically, doppelbock was high in alcohol and sweet, thus serving as “liquid bread” for the Friars during times of fasting, when solid food was not permitted. Today, doppelbock is still strong—ranging from 7%–12% or more by volume. It is clear, with colour ranging from dark gold, for the paler version, to dark brown with ruby highlights for darker version. It has a large, creamy, persistent head (although head retention may be impaired by alcohol in the stronger versions). The aroma is intensely malty, with some toasty notes, and possibly some alcohol presence as well; darker versions may have a chocolate-like or fruity aroma. The flavour is very rich and malty, with toasty notes and noticeable alcoholic strength, and little or no detectable hops (. Paler versions may have a drier finish. The monks who originally brewed doppelbock named their beer “Salvator” (“Savior”), which today is trademarked by Paulaner.
Review: Beer 01 is not dethroned but still a really good beer in its own right. Light, Slightly sweet and enjoyed on a cold evening near a fireplace
More Info: Brand DubbelBock
Nik
Beer: Gulpener Wintervrund is brewed by the Gulpener brewery of Netherlands which claims to be the true Dutch brewery. Wintervrund is a brew fit for the winter hence the name Wintervrund literally meaning Winter-Friend.
Strength: 8.5% ABV
Brewer: Gulpener is a family brewery and as yet independent from the likes of Heineken etc. It has been brewing beers since 1825 which is relatively young compared to other brewers/ monasteries such as Grimbergen who have been brewing since 1128 and Brand since 1340. Despite its age, Gulpener produces beers which are remarkable and distinct from its peers.
Review: Taste is distinct with a not too dry, slightly fruity / non bitter taste. Perfect fit for the winter.
More info: Gulpener Wintervrund
A significant percentage of people begin the new year with resolutions, of which some are vague like get healthy and some are precise like make a million dollars. Some succeed, most fail.
Like most, I have a resolution or rather a project, to taste and test 52 brands or types of beers codenamed Project 52. When I try a new one, i will post about details of brewer, beer and some history where I can find. Here’s to hoping I succeed. Cheers
Nik
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