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An advent calendar with 24 Brussels beers in it.
The Brussels region is in turmoil with new breweries or projects springing up every year.
List of breweries usually included in the Brussels Beer Advent Calendar :
- Senne Brewery - pioneer of Brussels beers with a touch of bitterness
- Brussels Beer Project - the Delta IPA and dozens of ephemeral beers
- No Science - the best Porter style black beers
- La source - the youngest that seduces everyone
- Ermitage - the Lantern will illuminate your journey of thirst
- En Stoemelings - Het is Ca va Brussels beers
- Annexe - a brewery-fermentery that loves seasonal style beers
- H2O - well-made beers by Olivier, a veteran of the Senne brewery
- Beerstorming - experimental workshop, come and brew your own beer
- Surrealist - soon to be operational in the Dansaert district
- Witloof - Mexican-inspired beers of Everoise origin
- Vandekelder - beers brewed in a cellar by 9 friends
- Drogenbos Beer - the whiskey distillery shares its fermented brews with the public
- Drinkthatbear - Red Beard and Grandmother
- DrinkDrink - the specialist in organic beers for cycling enthusiasts or not
- Bière de Quartier - 7 beers brewed in 7 districts by 7 different breweries
For those who are curious, here is what the advent calendar box looks like.
An advent calendar with beers from the province of Namur in it.
Isn't that a good idea? Whether you are from Namur or curious, we have selected 24 different beers produced with minimum 12 beers from brewery situated in Namur province.
The breweries usually selected for this Namur Beer Advent Calendar are very diverse. If you want to know more about the beers included in the advent calendar, stop here because the list:
- Bocq Brewery in Purnode since 1858
- Brasserie Caracole and its beers cooked over a wood fire
- Brasserie de Bertinchamp: Bertinchamp, Belgium, Beer, Benoît
- Brasserie de l’Abbaye de Brogne and its organic abbey beers
- Brasserie de la Lesse: the brotherhood became a cooperative brewery
- Gembloux: a return to basics for agricultural engineers
- Brasserie Minne and its airs of the Ardennes
- Brasserie de Namur: 5 locals behind La Houppe and La Jambes en l’air
- Brasserie du Clocher and its Philomène
- Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy Abbey and the famous Rochefort Trappist beers
- Brasserie des Fagnes and its 150 years of brewing development
For those who are curious, here is what the advent calendar box looks like.
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Jambe-de-Bois is balanced but generously hopped Triple. It is a powerful and full-bodied beer and most likely the bitterest Triple beer in Belgium.
When you pour Jambe de Bois into your beer glass, you’ll notice a beautiful blonde colour beer with golden reflections filling the glass. It has a creamy, firm, white head.
On the nose, the hops aromas dominate but are accompanied by orange, citrus, grass and banana. You will also notice the aromas of fermentation and another fruity aroma that resembles a pear. The floral, honeyed sweetness of malts and spicy notes appear as well.
The beer flavours are unique. In the mouth, you will experience a balance of bitterness and fruitiness. A ripe banana taste can be noticed. Malt is another dominant taste. The strong alcohol content gives it roundness and the absence of residual sugars makes the finish hoppy and bitter.
De la Senne brewery is known for its quality beers and has created some true gems. Jambe-de-Bois is a unique triple and should not be missed when degustating Belgian beers.
Story of Jambe-de-Bois name
The Senne Brewery gives tribute to the Belgian revolution and more specifically a Belgian soldier Jean-Joseph Charlier with this beer. Jean-Joseph fought in Napoleon’s army and lost his leg. His new wooden leg did not stop him. Later, in 1830, Jean-Joseph was a cannoneer during the Belgian Revolution against the Netherlands.
What else can we know about Jambe-de-Bois beer?
What’s on the Jambe-de-Bois beer label?
The beer label is related to the story of the beer name and is dedicated to the Belgian revolution. The illustration shows someone with a wooden leg sitting on a cannon. That would be Jean-Joseph Charlier! The label also used to state “No Dutchman was hurt in the making of this beer,” while now it reads Belgian Revolution Triple.
Where is Jambe-de-Bois brewed?
De la Senne brewery is located in Brussels in the Molenbeek-Saint-Jean area.
How to serve Jambe-de-Bois beer?
The best serving temperature is 8 degrees celsius. It is best to use a tulip-shaped glass that can get the hoppy aromas out. Pour the beer slowly into a glass so it can form a nice foamy head.
What are the ingredients of Jambe-de-Bois beer?
The beer contains barley malt, sugar, hops, yeast and water.
How bitter is Jambe-de-Bois beer?
It is quite a bitter triple with an IBU of 49. Triple beers' IBU range is usually between 20-45.
Is Jambe-de-Bois gluten free?
No, it is not gluten-free. But we do have a gluten-free beer collection in our catalogue.
What are some other beers by de la Senne brewery?
De la Senne is one of the best craft beer breweries in Brussels and has many other great beers to offer. You should also try their Zinnebir, Taras Boulba, Bruxellensis, Saison du Meyboom and Stouterik.
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Strong blonde beer, very yeasty. We recommend it. It is a traditional triple beer that is smooth and full of character.
Next time you look at the full moon, you’ll look at it differently. That is because Paix Dieu is brewed under the full moon every 28 days. The beer used to be brewed by the abbey of Paix Dieu, where the lunar calendar was very important. The brewery has kept this tradition to stay true to the abbey and the beer.
Not only are the brewers following the lunar calendar tradition, but they are also using old-fashioned manufacturing methods. These methods are almost identical to the methods used by the abbey. Paix Dieu beer is also 100% natural and preserved from filtration or pasteurisation.
The colour of Paix Dieu beer is golden and cloudy. The head of the beer is creamy, generous and consistent. The beer has a medium body and is low in carbonation.
On the nose, you’ll notice complex aromas. It is a mix of fruity, spicy, vanilla, hops, malt, and yeast aromas.
On the palate, you’ll get hoppy and sweet flavours. Notes of fruits, coriander, spices and yeast are present. It develops a fine bitterness.
Paix Dieu has become a very popular drink and one of the most popular beers in the brewery. It is not only a popular beer in Belgium but very popular among the neighbouring countries, especially France. In fact, 50% of the production goes to the neighbours.
Why is Paix Dieu beer special?
Besides being brewed under the full moon, Paix Dieu is also among one of the strongest Belgian beers. So just like the full moon effect, you might turn into a werewolf after drinking a few of these beers with a 10% alcohol level.
Moreover, because it is only brewed during the full moon, it limits its production. That only adds value to the beer.
Where is Paix Dieu beer brewed?
Paix Dieu is brewed by brewery Caulier. It is their only beer brewed under the full moon. The brewery is located close to the French border, in Péruwelz, Belgium.
What are the ingredients of Paix Dieu?
The ingredients are carefully selected from local producers. The recipes include hops, malt and sugar. The yeast used is grown by the Caulier brewery. The water used to make Paix Dieu beer is drawn from the brewery’s own well.
How to serve Paix Dieu?
Paix Dieu beer has its designated beer glass. Just like the full moon, it is completely round. The beer glass is also cut at a certain angle so it can capture all the aromas of the beer. Moreover, it is handmade glass. That means that each one of the beer glasses is unique. You are lucky if you own one.
Photo: Caulier Paix Dieu
Which food goes well next to Paix Dieu beer?
You can serve Paix Dieu beer next to hard cheese or a good steak.
What are some similar beers to Paix Dieu?
If you like Paix Dieu, see the rest of the beers from our triple beer collection.
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