Belgium | Blenheim Vintners

Brugse Zot Blond

eve — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:49:53 +0000

From Brouwerij De Halve Maan, a historic family brewery in the heart of Bruges, comes Brugse Zot Blond, a quintessential Belgian blonde ale. Crafted with four malts and two aromatic hop varieties, this golden beer offers a fruity bouquet with hints of banana, citrus, and spice. The palate balances malty sweetness with a crisp bitterness and finishes clean.

La Chouffe

eve — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:49:53 +0000

From Brasserie d’Achouffe, a Belgian brewery nestled in the Ardennes and founded in 1982, comes La Chouffe, a celebrated Belgian blonde ale. Brewed with coriander seeds and fermented twice, this unfiltered beer delivers fruity aromas of banana, pear, and citrus, complemented by spicy notes of clove and coriander. Its smooth and effervescent palate balances subtle sweetness with a dry, herbal finish.

Rochefort 6 Trappist Dubbel

eve — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:49:53 +0000

From Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Remy, one of Belgium’s historic Trappist breweries, comes Rochefort 6, the oldest beer in their range. Brewed with water from the Tridaine Spring and bottle-conditioned, this amber-red dubbel offers complex aromas of dried fruit, woody notes, and spices. The palate delivers rich flavours of raisin, caramel, and earthy yeast with a dry, refreshing finish. Representing centuries of monastic brewing tradition, Rochefort 6 is a must-try for lovers of authentic Belgian ales.

Boon Kriek Lambic Cherry Beer

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From Brouwerij Boon, one of Belgium’s most respected lambic breweries, comes Boon Kriek, a traditional cherry-infused lambic beer. Crafted through spontaneous fermentation and matured in oak barrels, this beer is made with 250 grams of fresh cherries per liter, imparting vibrant tartness and authentic fruit flavour. Expect notes of sour cherry, almond, and subtle oak, balanced by a mildly sweet finish.

Boon Geuze Mariage Parfait

eve — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:49:53 +0000

From Brouwerij Boon, a historic Belgian brewery in Lembeek, comes Geuze Mariage Parfait, a masterpiece of traditional lambic brewing. Crafted with 3-year-old lambics matured in oak barrels and blended with young lambic, this beer delivers vibrant notes of lime zest, tangerine, and smooth vanilla, balanced by a mildly tart acidity and refreshing mouthfeel. Unsweetened, unfiltered, and unpasteurised, it undergoes bottle conditioning for added complexity and can age gracefully for up to 20 years.