Bières Fortes en Alcool

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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Sans Pardon offers coffee and chocolate flavors typical of Imperial Stouts but also a fruity flavor that comes from the use of Rooibos.

Imperial stout aged in Amburana barrels with orange zest and vanilla pods.

More aromatic than the classic version, it is also slightly less bitter but much spicier.

Double of the famous Westvleteren 12.

It is the star beer of the Sint-Bernardus brewery. The beer's recipe dates back to 1946, and the result is a dark beer with an ivory-coloured head. It is a top-fermented beer.

The ingredients of the beer are water, sugar, rye malt, yeast and hops from Sint-Bernardus's own hop field. 

On the nose, you have a fruity aroma. This aroma is due to the Sint-Bernardus brewery's own specific yeast. On the mouth, you can notice a good balance of bitter and sweet. Even the finish is long bittersweet. The Abt 12 has notes of caramel, chocolate and roasted malt. 

The Abt 12 is also one of the strongest beers from the brewery, with a 10% alcohol level. 

The beer used to have a different name and was called Sixtus. That was because the brewery used to brew for Abbaye of Westvleteren.

 
The beer has also won several awards and even has gained recognition as far as in Australia. 

Sint Bernardus Abt 12 is also one of the strongest beers in Belgium.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Sint Bernardus Abt 12 beer:

• Where is St Bernardus Abt 12 Brewed?

The brewery that brews Abt 12 is located in Watou, Belgium. Sint Bernardus brewery also brews other fantastic beers like the Prior and Tripel. 

• What does Abt stand for?

So what does the beer name Abt 12 mean? Abt is the strongest beer made by a monastery. It is to honour the high priest known as the Abbot. 

• What is a quadrupel beer? 

A quadrupel beer is a strong dark Belgian style beer. It is the combination of the flavour profile of a dubbel beer and the strength of a triple beer. 

• What other beer is similar to Sint Bernardus Abt 12 beer?

If you like this specific beer, you also might like the Westvleteren 12. These two beers are often compared to each other. Val-Dieu Grand Cru is also a good option. 

Look at all the other quadrupel style beers to find a good alternative.

• How do you serve Sint Bernardus Abt 12 beer?

The best serving temperature for the beer is between 8 to 14 degrees Celsius. And, of course, you need to use the appropriate beer glass. For Abt 12, there is a traditional Sint Bernardus chalice. 

• What is the best food to pair with Sint Bernardus Abt 12 beer?

It is a great beer next to stews. The beer also goes well next to cheese platters, especially strong cheeses like the blue cheese. And surprisingly, you can enjoy chocolate with this beer. 

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Intense beer, dark in color and full of taste. The aroma is elegant, spicy and lightly roasted.

Tasty with notes of caramel, gingerbread and liquorice that explode in the mouth.

Its high alcohol content makes it very sweet.

This beer must be enjoyed at a temperature above 7°C to be able to take full advantage of all its flavors.

Black beer, powerful, with an imposing body and an explosion of flavors in the mouth.

Brewed with more than 15 different cereals, it has notes of coffee, vanilla and cocoa.

Dulle Teve is a swear name used in the region to refer to a boring woman. This was first used by a pub owner who wanted his own beer and tasted two different possibilities in the Oerbar.
His increasingly impatient wife called him. At this point, the pub owner remarked, "Do you know what you are? A dulle teve!" The brewer immediately saw possibilities: "Now we have to make a beer, we already have the name," he said.

Notes of crème caramel and chocolate coffee. In terms of taste, this tasting beer is a true quadruple. The aromas of the roasted malt, the dark color and the big head of foam are more like a porter or a stout, two British styles. A unique beer that every beer lover should taste.

Triple without residual sugars, sweet and not spicy.

Easy to drink but really treacherous with its 10% alcohol.

Quadrupel brewed with coffee beans from Costa Rica.

Best dark beer at the Zythos Beer festival 2014 Leuven and Bronze Award Global Craft Beer Awards Berlin 2014.

Attention this product has a date of preference to consume before which is exceeded.

Préaris Quadrupel is the beer that launched the career of brewer Andy.

Découvrez la bière belge Straffe Hendrik Xmas de la brasserie Halve Maan. La Straffe Hendrik Xmas est la version en bière de Noël de la Straffe Hendrik qui existent aussi en triple et en quadrupel. La Straffe Henrik Xmas a un taux d'alcool de 11%.

Quadruple sweet and spicy.

Its very dense brown foam requires a large glass to be able to enjoy it.

La bière belge Hoegaarden Grand Cru, brassée par Hoegaarden, est une blanche de 8.5%. La brasserie, située en Belgique, est connue pour ses bières emblématiques telles que la Hoegaarden Blanche et la Hoegaarden Rosée. La Grand Cru est une version non-filtrée, plus travaillée et beaucoup plus goûtue que la Hoegaarden classique.

Its pronounced taste comes from the different roasted and roasted malts that make it up.

The beer is well balanced between sweetness and bitterness, it is ideal for desserts or late winter evenings near the fire.

La bière belge Cornet Smoked de la brasserie Palm est une bière fumée avec un taux d'alcool de 8.5%. La brasserie Palm, située en Belgique, est connue pour ses bières telles que Rodenbach et Brugge Tripel.

La bière belge Hapkin de la brasserie Alken Maes est une blonde de 8.5%. La brasserie, située en Belgique, est connue pour ses bières telles que Cristal, Maes et Grimbergen. Hapkin est une bière blonde de caractère, idéale pour les amateurs de bières fortes.

La bière belge Piraat Red de la brasserie Steenberge est une bière fruitée avec un taux d'alcool de 10.5%. La brasserie, située en Flandre-Orientale, est connue pour ses bières telles que la Gulden Draak et les bières Piraat.Piraat Red est une version fruitée de la bière blonde Piraat. C'est un peu l'équivalent de la Kasteel Red qui est le référence du genre pour les bières fruitées très fortes en alcool.

Découvrez la bière belge Delirium Christmas, brassée par Delirium à partir de leur recette de Noël. La brasserie de l'éléphant rose est connue pour ses bières emblématiques telles que Delirium Tremens et Delirium Red. Avec un taux d'alcool de 10%, Delirium Christmas est une bière à boire au coin du feu un soir glacial de décembre.Bière de Noel de l'éléphant rose le plus célèbre au monde.

La bière Gordon Finest Scotch de la brasserie John Martin est une blonde à 8%. Fondée en 1909 à Genval, cette brasserie est connue pour ses bières emblématiques telles que la Gordon Xmas et la Gordon Scotch.

La bière belge N'Ice Chouffe de la brasserie Chouffe est une bière de Noël avec un taux d'alcool de 10%. La brasserie Chouffe, située au sud de la Belgique, dans les ardennes, est connue pour ses bières telles que la Chouffe et la Mc Chouffe.

Découvrez la bière belge Mac Chouffe de la brasserie Chouffe. Fondée en 1982 dans les Ardennes belges, la brasserie est connue pour ses bières artisanales. Parmi les plus connues, on retrouve la Chouffe, la Houblon Chouffe et la Mc Chouffe. La Mac Chouffe est une bière noire avec un taux d'alcool de 8.0%. Un taux habituel pour les bières Chouffes qui sont toutes assez fortes en alcool.

La bière belge La Chouffe de la brasserie d'Achouffe est une blonde forte de 8.0% d'alcool. La brasserie, située dans les Ardennes belges, est connue pour d'autres version de la Chouffe telles que la Mc Chouffe et la Houblon Chouffe.

La bière belge Chouffe Houblon est brassée par la célèbre brasserie Chouffe, située dans les Ardennes belges. Cette brasserie artisanale a été fondée en 1982 et est connue pour ses bières et ses lutins.. La Chouffe Houblon est une version plus houblonnée de la Chouffe blonde, en quelque sorte la version IPA de la brasserie d'Achouffe.

The Empire is a low fermentation lager whose alcohol content has been amplified.

Indeed, the Empire title at 10% with an undeniable flavor of pilsner.

Ideal for those who arrive late for the aperitif to catch up with others.

Its soft character is compensated by a greater carbonization which gives it a denser foam than Rocheforts 6 and Rochefort 8.

The predominance of this café au lait taste erases the spices used during the brewing.

Cuvée van de Keizer enriched with an infusion of Gouden Carolus Single Malt whisky.

La Maredous est une bière triple d'abbaye dans la pure tradition belge. Une bière belge dorée et douce qui cache bien sa forte concentration en alcool. Sa pétillance prononcée et son corps plaisent à de nombreux amateurs des bières d'abbaye.

La Maredsous Triple était historiquement réservé pour les occasions spéciales à l'époque de l'abbaye mais on la trouve maintenant en toute occasion sur les tables de nombreux ménages belges.