If Belgian craft beer is an
art, the Belgo Belgian Brewery has it down to a science. Get ready for
gastronomic experience of a lifetime with Belgo Belgian Brewery’s full
continuum of delectable, authentic Belgian style brews, crafted with passion
and precision for beer connoisseurs like you.
Belgian brewing pride runs
deep in Belgo and so does the Belgian brewing traditions and predilection for
innovation. The Vietnam based pub chain imported an entire brewery from
Belgium, along with handpicked ingredients and brew masters, just to ensure
authenticity across brews. Explore the fares today, if you haven’t already for
a hands-on experience of what all makes Belgian craft beers strike a chord with
beer enthusiasts, the world over.
Belgium is a small country
with a big presence in the craft beer space. Virtually every Belgian village
has a distinct, unbroken brewing tradition dating back to a few centuries.
Plus, Belgian brew masters are game to experimenting with ingredients,
fermentation procedures, flavors and other aspect of brewing. Resultantly, you
are treated to an overwhelming variety.
Think Pale, Amber, Golden
Ale, White beers, to Witbier, Oud Bruin, Lambic, Gueuze, and more, the options
are simply endless. Now the hardest
part, how to choose the right Belgo Craft Beer? After all, you should have an
exact idea what to order when visiting the Belgo Belgian Brewery. Let’s run you
through a few options that’ll leave you clamoring for more.
Dubbel:
Dubbel is a popular Belgian
fare that pairs well with BBQ. The craft beer delights your taste buds with
rich dried fruit flavors, minus any hoppy aroma. The booze factor is moderate,
usually ranging between 6 and 7.5%. The etymology of Dubbel is interesting. In
medieval Belgium, breweries marked barrels with “X’s” to indicate the booze
strength. As illiteracy was the norm back then, the XX mark was interpreted as
Dubbel, or Double in English.
Tripel:
With a spicy aroma and high
carbonation, Tripel finds takers aplenty, the world over. Though the ABV is on
the higher side, ranging from 7.5 to 9.5%, the Belgo Craft Beer doesn’t render an alcoholic burn. Surprisingly, the
colors are lighter than the Dubbel, despite the higher booze factor. Just like
Dubbel, the name comes from the practice of marking barrels with “XXX”. Just
pair a Tripel with any fatty or creamy dishes and indulge in a gourmet dining
experience.
Witbier:
If you crave for a refreshing
craft beer with a citrusy, spicy, and fruity flavor, Witbier will exceed your
expectations. No hop is used, and the aroma stems from the spices used, notably
grains of paradise and coriander. Depending on the brew master’s whims, orange
peels can be used for brewing. Witbier comes with low ABV, 4 to 5%, and goes
well with brunches. The craft beer was on the brink of extinction following a
slump in sales but made a strong comeback lately.
Oud Bruin:
How about a Belgian craft
beer with rich caramel flavor, subtle notes of dry fruits and an extremely
desiccated finish? A regular fare at Belgo Belgian Brewery, Oud Bruin offers you exactly that. Oud Bruins
resemble the Flanders reds, except for less fruity and vinegary flavor. Plus,
it’s aged in stainless steel barrels, while the Flanders reds in wood barrels.
The booze factor is striking, from 4 to 8%, obviously, subject to the brew
master’s discretion.
Belgian blond ale:
Belgian Blond Ale has a
pretty much lager-like character with a smooth flavor, profound fruitiness, and
subtle aroma of pepper. With 6 to 7.5% ABV, it’s easy drinking, all-weather
craft beer that’s giving lighter beers like Pilsner run for their money. Pair
it with Indian and Chinese cuisines or fusion foods for an indulgent time at
any Belgo Belgian Brewery pub.
