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Game Over Blast West-Coast Ipa (6.1%) brewed by Funky Fluid in Warsaw (Poland).
Brewed with Citra, Simcoe and Centennial hops. The result is a beer with a pronounced bitterness, freshness, and a traditional hop character with mainly zesty citrus notes. Very drinkable for sure!#ipalovers #beersofinsta #gameoverblast #westcoastipa #beerlovers
23 hours ago
Tasting Chibuku Umqombothi – Cape Town (South Africa) at Woodstock Brewery.
One more post about my time in Cape Town for the African Beer Cup 🙂 During one of our brewery visits with the group of judges we got to taste Umqombothi.
Fellow judgeApiwe Nxusani-Mawela (Tolokazi brewing) had brought us some Chibuku, a commercial version of this traditional South African beer. This type of beer is made from corn, corn malt, sorghum malt, yeast and water. It is quite low in alcohol (less than 3% normally). It is traditionally brewed by women, for which they actually distance themselves from the rest of the village during the whole brewing process.
This beer has probably been made for thousands of years and is brewed in each tribe/ village according to a recipe that has been passed down for generations. Apiwe is actively trying to keep this traditional beer and the traditions surrounding it alive by organizing talks, masterclasses and brewing competitions. Beer heritage like this is important to keep alive for future generations.
Now for the tasting. As you can see in the photo Umqombothi looks nothing like any modern beer at all. The beer looks grey-white and milk-like and has a heavy and quite sour aroma. The mouth feel is quite thick, creamy and even a little gritty, reminding me a bit of slightly sour thin yogurt, followed by some grainy, corn-like flavours and a little fruitiness. Surprising for sure, but also refreshing and after a few sips to get used to it, I definitely enjoyed it. For me it was very special to taste such a different beer and to learn about its heritage.
A must-try when you visit South-Africa. I surely will try to find some more Umqombothi on my next visit to Cape Town.#africanbeercup #umqombothi #beertradions #beerlovers #southafricanbeers
2 days ago
Limbo Riesling alcohol-free ale (0.3%) brewed by Mikkeler (Denmark) at De Proef Brouwerij (Belgium).
This Flemish primitive ale has Riesling juice added during the brewing process. The result is light and fresh, with notes of sweet grape juice but also a nice acidity and hints of lemon and lime. The wine-like taste lingers quite long in the aftertaste. Something different and refreshing for sure!👍#limboriesling #mikkeler #alcoholfree #alcoholfreebeer #beersofinstagram
5 days ago
Duvel Tripel Hop Krush (8.4%) brewed by Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat in Puurs (Belgium).
A very nice variation on the normal Duvel beer, same style, same hops (Saaz and Styrian folding) but with the addition of dry hopping with the Krush hop.
The result is quite like the original (a malty and full bodied blonde with a soft bitterness) but with the intended difference: a nice fresh hop flavour of tropical fruits, mainly mango and passion fruit, with notes of pine. Dangerous for sure as it drinks like a thirst quencher. Yum 👌#duvelmoortgat #duveltripelhop #belgianbeer #beersofinstagram #beerlovers
6 days ago
When in Berlin, you visit #Eschenbräu
A lovely beer garden, great vibes, tasty beer and of course delicious flammkuchen. Proost!#goodmemories #biergarten
#beersofinstagram #beertravel1 week ago
Dirty Boots coffee IPA (6%) brewed by Stroom Brouwers in Gent (Belgium).
This beer has a fresh and fruity aroma with a mild hint of coffee. When tasting it at first I get a lot of fruity hoppiness, then a malty base followed by a strong coffee flavour that lingers quite intensely.
Made with a kick of Vandekerckhove coffee.#belgianbeer #stroombrouwers #ipalovers #beersofinsta #dirtyboots
1 week ago
Sion Dubbel (7%) kloosterbier brewed by Brouwerij Sion within the walls of the New Sion monastery in Diepenveen (the Netherlands).
A proper dubbel beer, ruby red brown in colour and with a nice aroma of roasted malts. In the taste: slightly sweet, but also with some bitterness from the toasted grains and nice hints of caramel, syrup and chocolate. Yum! Brewed according to the trappist tradition with local ingredients.#kloosterbier #dutchbeer
#abbeybeer #brownbeer
#beersofinstagram2 weeks ago
Vat 93 gueze brewed, blended and aged by Brouwerij Boon in Lembeek (Belgium).
The lambic for this gueze was brewed in 2019 and bottled in 2021. Most lambic in this mono blend gueze comes from Vat 93 supplemented with some fresh lambic beer.
A delicious and balanced gueze, aged for 5 years already, and only mildly acidic. Warm notes of oak and a nice fruitiness. Cheers!#vat93 #brouwerijboon #gueze
#lambiclovers #belgianbeerlover2 weeks ago
Bartolome Pasas de Malaga Brut IPA (7.2%) brewed by Brouwerij Hophemel in Hasselt (Belgium).
Blond beer with an infusion of sundried Moscatel grape raisins from the Malaga region. The beer has a nice maltiness with notes of white wine and raisins and some alcohol sweetness. A delicious and surprising beer👌#hophemel #belgianbeerlover #belgianbeer #instabeer #brutbeer
2 weeks agoInstagram
Game Over Blast West-Coast Ipa (6.1%) brewed by Funky Fluid in Warsaw (Poland).
Brewed with Citra, Simcoe and Centennial hops. The result is a beer with a pronounced bitterness, freshness, and a traditional hop character with mainly zesty citrus notes. Very drinkable for sure!#ipalovers #beersofinsta #gameoverblast #westcoastipa #beerlovers
23 hours ago
Tasting Chibuku Umqombothi – Cape Town (South Africa) at Woodstock Brewery.
One more post about my time in Cape Town for the African Beer Cup 🙂 During one of our brewery visits with the group of judges we got to taste Umqombothi.
Fellow judgeApiwe Nxusani-Mawela (Tolokazi brewing) had brought us some Chibuku, a commercial version of this traditional South African beer. This type of beer is made from corn, corn malt, sorghum malt, yeast and water. It is quite low in alcohol (less than 3% normally). It is traditionally brewed by women, for which they actually distance themselves from the rest of the village during the whole brewing process.
This beer has probably been made for thousands of years and is brewed in each tribe/ village according to a recipe that has been passed down for generations. Apiwe is actively trying to keep this traditional beer and the traditions surrounding it alive by organizing talks, masterclasses and brewing competitions. Beer heritage like this is important to keep alive for future generations.
Now for the tasting. As you can see in the photo Umqombothi looks nothing like any modern beer at all. The beer looks grey-white and milk-like and has a heavy and quite sour aroma. The mouth feel is quite thick, creamy and even a little gritty, reminding me a bit of slightly sour thin yogurt, followed by some grainy, corn-like flavours and a little fruitiness. Surprising for sure, but also refreshing and after a few sips to get used to it, I definitely enjoyed it. For me it was very special to taste such a different beer and to learn about its heritage.
A must-try when you visit South-Africa. I surely will try to find some more Umqombothi on my next visit to Cape Town.#africanbeercup #umqombothi #beertradions #beerlovers #southafricanbeers
2 days ago
Limbo Riesling alcohol-free ale (0.3%) brewed by Mikkeler (Denmark) at De Proef Brouwerij (Belgium).
This Flemish primitive ale has Riesling juice added during the brewing process. The result is light and fresh, with notes of sweet grape juice but also a nice acidity and hints of lemon and lime. The wine-like taste lingers quite long in the aftertaste. Something different and refreshing for sure!👍#limboriesling #mikkeler #alcoholfree #alcoholfreebeer #beersofinstagram
5 days ago
Duvel Tripel Hop Krush (8.4%) brewed by Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat in Puurs (Belgium).
A very nice variation on the normal Duvel beer, same style, same hops (Saaz and Styrian folding) but with the addition of dry hopping with the Krush hop.
The result is quite like the original (a malty and full bodied blonde with a soft bitterness) but with the intended difference: a nice fresh hop flavour of tropical fruits, mainly mango and passion fruit, with notes of pine. Dangerous for sure as it drinks like a thirst quencher. Yum 👌#duvelmoortgat #duveltripelhop #belgianbeer #beersofinstagram #beerlovers
6 days ago
When in Berlin, you visit #Eschenbräu
A lovely beer garden, great vibes, tasty beer and of course delicious flammkuchen. Proost!#goodmemories #biergarten
#beersofinstagram #beertravel1 week ago
Dirty Boots coffee IPA (6%) brewed by Stroom Brouwers in Gent (Belgium).
This beer has a fresh and fruity aroma with a mild hint of coffee. When tasting it at first I get a lot of fruity hoppiness, then a malty base followed by a strong coffee flavour that lingers quite intensely.
Made with a kick of Vandekerckhove coffee.#belgianbeer #stroombrouwers #ipalovers #beersofinsta #dirtyboots
1 week ago
Sion Dubbel (7%) kloosterbier brewed by Brouwerij Sion within the walls of the New Sion monastery in Diepenveen (the Netherlands).
A proper dubbel beer, ruby red brown in colour and with a nice aroma of roasted malts. In the taste: slightly sweet, but also with some bitterness from the toasted grains and nice hints of caramel, syrup and chocolate. Yum! Brewed according to the trappist tradition with local ingredients.#kloosterbier #dutchbeer
#abbeybeer #brownbeer
#beersofinstagram2 weeks ago
Vat 93 gueze brewed, blended and aged by Brouwerij Boon in Lembeek (Belgium).
The lambic for this gueze was brewed in 2019 and bottled in 2021. Most lambic in this mono blend gueze comes from Vat 93 supplemented with some fresh lambic beer.
A delicious and balanced gueze, aged for 5 years already, and only mildly acidic. Warm notes of oak and a nice fruitiness. Cheers!#vat93 #brouwerijboon #gueze
#lambiclovers #belgianbeerlover2 weeks ago
Bartolome Pasas de Malaga Brut IPA (7.2%) brewed by Brouwerij Hophemel in Hasselt (Belgium).
Blond beer with an infusion of sundried Moscatel grape raisins from the Malaga region. The beer has a nice maltiness with notes of white wine and raisins and some alcohol sweetness. A delicious and surprising beer👌#hophemel #belgianbeerlover #belgianbeer #instabeer #brutbeer
2 weeks ago
Bon Secours Blonde (6.5%) brewed by Brasserie Caulier in Peruwelz (Belgium)
2026 marks the 30 year anniversary of the brewery, founded in 1996 by Linda and Roger Caulier, the parents of the current director Vincent Caulier.
To celebrate they have brewed this new blonde ale for the Bon Secours range. The beer has a fresh, yeasty and hoppy citrus aroma, on the taste I get creamy cereals followed by a strong bitterness and a dry, long lasting finish with notes of grapefruit. Tasty and thirst quenching!#brasseriecaulier #bonsecours #bonsecoursblonde #beersofinsta
#instabeer2 weeks ago
In June I had the pleasure of visiting Brasserie Illegaal in Brussels. We were welcomed by the brewer and one of the founders and enjoyed a great tour and tasting.😊 We were all very impressed with their beers. The brewery hosts parties, concerts and events every weekend and is definitely worth visiting!
You can find my article about Brasserie Illegaal on www.hoppiness.brussels#breweryvisit #brasserieillegaal #bruxellesmabelle #drinklocalbeer #supportlocalbreweries
2 weeks ago
When you're in Berlin, you have to visit Das Lemke, a beautiful brauhaus under the arches of the S-train. I enjoyed all of the six beers on the tasting platter, but especially their Kante Pils, the Original dunkel Vienna lager and the Budike Berliner weisse.
I also enjoyed the baked camembert, the cozy atmosphere and the beautiful garden. Until next time!#daslemke #berlinerweisse #beerstagram #beerlover #brauhauslemke
3 weeks ago
Tag Archives: beertasting
New event: Trappist beer tasting
Trappist beer tasting Belgium has the most Trappist Beers in the world: five different trappist brands that are still producing their beers on the grounds of the abbey and each have their own unique story. During this tasting we taste … Continue reading
WOMEN’S DAY BEER TASTING BRUSSELS
Upcoming in March: Beer Tasting inspired by International Women’s Day 2024 International Women’s Day 2024 Let’s celebrate the achievements of women working in beer with this special beer tasting, hosted by local beer sommelier Carien. You’ll get tasters of four … Continue reading
New beer tastings: Apero Zero
100% fun, 100% taste and 0% alcohol Are you starting 2024 with Dry January or Tournee Minerale? Are you worried you’ll miss out on the fun or not able to keep up the good intentions? Don’t worry, we’ve got your covered! Hoppiness … Continue reading
Summer Beer Tasting & Pub Quiz
Summer Beer Tasting & Pub Quiz at Hoppiness Brussels Let’s celebrate the start of summer holidays with an epic summer beer tasting.Beer sommelier Carien will select four thirst quenching beers and pair them with surprising finger food. And to make … Continue reading
Next dates for our combo-tour with Tipsy Tribe
Next dates for our tour with Brewstillery Tipsy Tribe Thursday 6th of July at 6 pm (nearly sold out) Thursday 24th of August at 6 pm (Belgium Beer Week edition) Join us for a tour and tasting experience with Tipsy … Continue reading
Beer tasting workshop
This weekend we did a beer tasting workshop. With a lovely small group we tasted beers blindly, judged them and were completely surprised by the winners. We played with macerated flavours and discovered how easily a cassis flavour masks a … Continue reading
Beer Tasting & Flavour Workshop
Special “Beer Tasting & Flavour workshop” at Hoppiness Brussels Beer sommelier Carien will be hosting an exciting beer tasting and flavour workshop in which we will experience beer tasting in a different way.What does this mean?– We will do two … Continue reading
New dates for 2023 for our GOING LOCAL in BRUSSELS tour!
New dates for 2023 for our GOING LOCAL in BRUSSELS tour! Going local in Brussels with Tipsy Tribe Brewstillery & Hoppiness Brussels Join us for this fantastic local craft beer combo! First you will have an exclusive tour of Tipsy Tribe … Continue reading
Last Hoppiness Christmas & Winter Beer Tasting of 2022
Hoppiness Christmas & Winter Beer Tasting Last one of 2022!Don’t miss it Hoppiness Brussels will do a special beertasting event with only autumn/winter & Christmas beers!Beer sommelier Carien will host a tasting of four of these special seasonal beers and … Continue reading
Gift vouchers are back!
The festive season is upon us and this calls for original gift ideas… Well, here at Hoppiness Brussels we know the perfect gift! —> A voucher for a private beer tasting <— We’ll make a beautiful personalised voucher adjusted to … Continue reading
