Brunehaut Biological Beers

Bio is trending, also in our beloved beer world. No longer hyped, bio proves an alternative to mass production. Beers consisting of purely natural products (isn’t this always?) are successful, eg Hommelbier, but what about taste? It depends we’ve found out and although some beers are masters in their kind, other still have lots of work to do before they can truly match their non-bio companions. 

Brunehaut, earlier here with Saint-Martin, has a variety of bio-beers. We are proud to list them for you:

Brunehaut Ambrée Bio

  • GOLD, US Open Beer Championship, Gluten Free Beer, 2011.
  • SILVER, World Beer Championships (BRONZE for the Gluten Free variety).
  • GOLD, US Open Beer Championship, Gluten Free Beer, 2012.

Brunehaut Blond Bio

  • GOLD, BIRA, Fruit Beers, 2011.
  • SILVER, US Open Beer Championship, Gluten Free Beer, 2011.
  • BRONZE, World Beer Championships (BRONZE for the Gluten Free variety).
  • SILVER, US Open Beer Championship, Gluten Free Beer, 2012.

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Picture from Brunehaut website

Westmalle tripel

The beer that started it all, the mother of tripels. This beer is still a landmark on its own. Renowned around the world by experts and amateurs, a Westmalle tripel is not something you drink casually. It’s the well examined process of tasting and savoring, of degustation with care. Perhaps it’s just the whole ritual of beer loving, all in one glass.

What it may be, a Westmalle tripel is on the highest level and pays tribute to its peers amongst the other Trappist breweries. It is a shame that it only has been awarded twice. We are proud of our Westmalle and you should be too!

  • BRONZE, World Beer Cup, Belgian-Style Tripel, 2008.
  • GOLD, World Beer Cup, Belgian-Style Tripel, 2012. 

Westmalle tripel

picture: Vdwaal.nl

Urthel Brewery

We have to remember our breweries, they are the key to successful beer brewing. Therefor we shine our light on this much acclaimed family organization. Urthel has made some excellent beers, although some are no longer available. We still though feel the need to list them here. Because Urthel stands out the crowd through variety and originality.

Hildegard and Bas, as true Belgians, we salute you!

Urthel Samaranth

  • BRONZE, US Open Beer Championship, Belgian Abbey Style - Tripels & Quads, 2011.

Urthel Parlius Magnificum (no longer available)

  • BRONZE, World Beer Cup, Belgian Style Dubbel, 2008.

Urthel Saisonniere

  • EUROPE’S BEST, World Beer Awards, Pale Ale - Seasonal, 2010.

Guess what!

Last week our Belgian brewers were competing at the  Australian International Beer Awards. No Seef to win the golden medal, but that’s no big deal! We had Straffe Hendrik 11 (aka quadrupel) to win that well deserved top spot! Here’s a list of this years winners. Too bad our local newspapers or media hardly spent any time on this important international competition. Maybe it’s time for us to ring the bell!

  • Bersalis kadet
  • Bersalis tripel
  • Biere de Beloeil 
  • Blanche de Namur 
  • Bon Vœux               
  • Brugse Zot Blond
  • Brugse Zot Dubbel
  • Cantillon kriek
  • Floreffe Meuilliure
  • Floreffe tripel
  • Oude Geuze Oud Beersel
  • Oude Kriek Oud Beersel
  • Palm Speciale Belge
  • Saint-Feuillien Blond
  • Saint-Feuillien Grand Cru
  • Saison Dupont
  • Sint-Bernardus Prior 8
  • Sint-Bernardus Abt 12
  • Sint-Bernardus tripel
  • Sint-Bernardus Wit
  • Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel
  • Straffe Hendrik tripel
  • Triple Moine
  • Vanderghinste oud bruin

Saint-Martin blonde, dark & tripel

Yes, abbey beer lovers, gather around, for this time we present to you Saint-Martin. Brewed by Brunehaut, these beers are famous for their smooth flavors and soft palate. No wonder they’ve gathered several awards throughout the past decade. We are Belgians, we love beer and we love our monks. What more do we need to say?

Saint-Martin Blonde

  • SILVER, World Beer Championship.
  • SUPERIOR TASTE AWARD, ITQI, 2007.
  • BRONZE, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales Packaged, 2008.
Saint-Martin Dark
  • SILVER, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales Packaged, 2010.
Saint-Martin tripel
  • BRONZE, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales Packaged, 2009.
  • SILVER, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales Packaged, 2010.
  • DOUBLE GOLD, BIRA, Ales, 2011.
  • GOLD, World Beer Championship.
Saint-Martin Cuvée de Noël
  • SILVER, World Beer Championship.

Pauwel Kwak - Tripel Karmeliet & DeuS

3 beers from the family Brewery Bosteels in Buggenhout.

Amber Colored “Pauwel Kwak” known for the special glass. The well-known “Tripel Karmeliet” a Blonde Tripel beer that contains barley, wheat & Oats.  And last but not least “DeuS Brut Des Flanders, a Champagne Beer fermented with 2 yeasts and processed by ‘Methode Champagnoise’.

One Brewery three complete different beers & all award winners.

Pauwel Kwak

  • GOLD, World Beer Cup USA, 1996
  • GOLD, World Beer Championships (Chicago USA), 1998
  • EXCEPTIONAL, World Beer Championships (USA), 2000
  • BRONZE, World Beer Cup USA, 2000
  • SILVER, World Beer Cup USA, 2002

Tripel Karmeliet

  • GOLD, World Beer Cup USA, 1998
  • GOLD, World Beer Championships (Chicago USA), 1998
  • EXCEPTIONAL, World Beer Championships (USA), 2000
  • SILVER, World Beer Cup USA, 2002
  • BRONZE, Brewing Industry International Awards (London), 2004
  • GOLD, European Beer Star Germany, 2005 
  • GOLD, World Beer Awards (London), World’s Best Ale, 2008.
DeuS  Brut Des Flanders 
  • SILVER, World Beer Cup USA, 2002
  • Beer Of The Year, Malt Advocate Magazine (USA), 2003
  • Best New Beer,Celebrator Magazine (USA), 2003
  • Bière D’ Innovation de l’annee, Bière Magasine (France), 2003
  • SILVER, Brewing Industry International Awards (London), 2004

Pauwel Kwak

Brugse Zot

We are proud of Bruges. Heck, we are proud of all our Belgian brewing cities. Nevertheless, producing two award animals is something for the big boys. Brugse Zot, does it need further explanation? It’s out there and it’s here to stay. Draft or bottled, heavenly blond or smoking dark, we can enjoy it day after day after day. Fresh, lemon, bitter. Heaven!

Brugse Zot

  • BRONZE, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales, 2006.
  • GOLD, World Beer Cup, Belgian and French Style Ales, 2006.
  • SILVER, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales Packaged, 2007.
  • GOLD, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales Packaged, 2008.
  • BRONZE, European Beer Star, Belgian-Style Ale, 2008.
  • GOLD, World Beer Cup, Belgian and French Style Ale, 2008.
  • BRONZE, European Beer Star, Belgian-Style Ale, 2009.
  • SILVER, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales Packaged, 2010.
  • GOLD, European Beer Star, Belgian-Style Ale, 2010.
  • SILVER, World Beer Cup, Belgian and French Style Ale, 2010.
  • SILVER, BIRA, Ales, 2011.
  • SILVER, Australian Beer Awards, Abbey Blond Packaged - Best Belgian & French Style Ales, 2012.
Brugse Zot dubbel
  • SILVER, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales, 2006.
  • SILVER, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales Packaged, 2007.
  • SILVER, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales Packaged, 2008.
  • SILVER, European Beer Star, Belgian-Style Ale, 2008.
  • SILVER, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales Packaged, 2009.
  • GOLD, European Beer Star, Belgian-Style Ale, 2009.
  • SILVER, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales Packaged, 2010.
  • GOLD, European Beer Star, Belgian-Style Ale, 2010.
  • SILVER, Australian Beer Awards, Belgian and French Style Ales Packaged, 2011.
  • GOLD, BIRA, Ales, 2011.
  • SILVER, International Beer Awards, Strong Beer Competition, 2011.
  • SILVER, Australian Beer Awards, Abbey Dubbel Packaged - Best Belgian & French Style Ales, 2012.

Brugse Zot

Boon Geuze

Geuze, Belgian heritage as we’ve said before. Ofter referred to as champagne amongst beer types. Its natural fermentation with wild yeast (as the story goes) and that typically sour taste are two reasons well worth enough to put this geuze by Boon on our award page. 

Gold color, white head of foam, strong carbonation, three key ingredients to make this geuze a true succes story!

  • SILVER, World Beer Cup, Belgian Style Sour Ale, 2004 (for Boon Geuze Marriage Parfaite).
  • GOLD, World Beer Cup, Belgian Style Sour Ale, 2008.
  • SILVER, World Beer Cup, Belgian Style Sour Ale, 2010.
  • GOLD, World Beer Cup, Belgian Style Sour Ale, 2010 (for Boon Geuze Marriage Parfaite).
  • GOLD, World Beer Cup, Belgian Style Sour Ale, 2012

Image by Lekkerbier de Bierwinkel

Saison Dupont

Our second saison in a short period of time. And what a treat we have today: Saison Dupont. A class of its own. Renowned for its bitter taste and pure hop flavor, we are truly proud that this type Belgian class beer is on our website.

Saison Dupont is pure Belgian but playing on an international level!

  • BRONZE, Australian International Beer Awards,Belgian & French Style Ales Packaged,2009.
  • BRONZE, Australian International Beer Awards,Belgian & French Style Ales Packaged,2010.
  • SILVER, Australian International Beer Awards,Belgian & French Style Ales Packaged,2011.
  • BRONZE, US Open Beer Cup,French/Belgian Saison, 2011.
  • Awarded amongst 18 best Belgian Beer by Test-Aankoop, 2011.
  • SILVER, Australian International Beer Awards, South Australiaison Packaged - Best Belgian & French Style Ales, 2012.

Copyright image: Brouwerij Dupont