What type of beer is affligem?

The original craft beer. We have so much history that when we were founded by monks in 1074 the earth was still thought to be flat. We’ve never stopped developing our craft-for 1000 years. Taste it in every drop of our rich & smooth golden Belgian ale.

How strong is affligem beer?

Affligem Blond 6.7% The rich and smooth taste of this golden purebred Belgian ale has satisfied countless generations of thirsty Belgian.

Is affligem beer good?

A dense head sits atop a bright, golden body of beer. As the smooth taste of the first sip settles, the roundness of tropical fruit leads to a refreshing finish. On swirling, strong notes of banana, yeasty spice and a hoppy aroma flow freely.

Where is affligem beer made?

Brewed for centuries by the monks of Affligem Abbey, who still own the brand and oversee its brewing, Affligem is now brewed at De Smedt. De Smedt Brouwerij, now better known as Affligem Brewery is part of Alken-Maes Breweries SA, a group of three small specialist Belgium breweries owned by Heineken International.

What is affligem?

Affligem (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑfliɣɛm]) (anciently written Afflighem) is a municipality located some 20 km (12 mi) west-north-west of Brussels in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, not far from the city of Aalst and the important railway junction of Denderleeuw.

What is an Edelweiss beer?

BREWED IN AUSTRIA SINCE 1646 Born in The Alps, Edelweiss is a refreshing white beer, brewed using only the purist alpine water and an original recipe dating back to 1646. The warm maceration and the special yeast yield the typical wheat beer taste: refreshing and tangy, aromatic and full-bodied.

Is Desperados a strong beer?

A bottle (or can) of Desperados contains 5.9% abv. This is quite high for a commercial lager, but there are many beers that are stronger. This was a bit surprising to me. When they first came out on the market, I genuinely believed they contained actual tequila and were therefore very strong.

Is Desperados a Mexican beer?

Now when you think of Tequila you think of Mexico, but this is the strange bit. This beer was brewed in France and is owned by Heineken Inc. Despite all the exotic imagery on the can/bottle and the fancy Spanish sounding name, Desperados comes from France!

Is affligem blonde a lager?

Renowned everywhere in France for a few years already, the Affligem Blond successfully established itself as a reference lager from Belgian Abbey in France. It is often offered in its draught form, and now you can taste it in its bottle directly at home thanks to Saveur Bière.

Is Edelweiss a good beer?

Edelweiss’ fresh, contemporary twist can be traced back to the 17th century and it remains one of Europe’s best-loved wheat beers. It has found countless fans throughout Asia among drinkers seeking an exciting new taste experience too.

What does Edelweiss beer taste like?

Edelweiss is a modern wheat beer, not as sweet or heavy as other wheat beers and really well balanced. Edelweiss uses fresh mountain ingredients in the brewing process, giving it fresh, clean taste with a slight hint of citrus.

Is Affligem a good Belgian beer?

Affligem is not my favourite Belgian beer, but it is right up there. However, I think that Affligem is the perfect Belgian beer for people who don’t like Belgian beer! While it is quite high in alcohol (the Affligem Blond is 6.8%) it has a lovely colour, a strong citrus aftertaste, and high carbonation.

What is Affligem Tripel?

Affligem is in the rich tradition of Belgian abbey beers. They are exceptionally pure beers, brewed on the basis of an authentic, protected abbey recipe. Quality takes time. In the brewery the beer is given all the space it needs to complete its fermentation. This explains the dry character of the Affligem Tripel, to take just one example.

What makes Affligem Brouwerij different?

For its abbey beers, Affligem Brouwerij draws inspiration from the original recipe created by the abbey, now tweaked to work with modern brewing techniques: the Formula Antiqua Renovata. Quality is paramount, and only the very best ingredients are used.

What is the alcohol content of Affligem blond?

While it is quite high in alcohol (the Affligem Blond is 6.8%) it has a lovely colour, a strong citrus aftertaste, and high carbonation. Served cold and in a proper Affligem glass this beer should convert most non-Belgian beer drinkers pretty fast!