Showing posts with label Brouwerij Alken-Maes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brouwerij Alken-Maes. Show all posts

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Brouwerij Alken-Maes - Pilsen (Lager/Belgium)



Maes is the best-selling beer in Belgium after Jupiter and Stella Artois. It is said to have been first produced for the Antwerp fair in 1930. Despite its unassuming appearance and being a people's beer, I guess it's a good beer because Belgian touch is involved.
I would describe it as slightly sweet and crisp, a Belgian pilsner without the bitterness.

Alc (ABV): 5.2%
Score: 7/10

Friday, September 4, 2020

Brouwerij Alken-Maes - Grimbergen Blonde - Belgian Blonde Ale (Belgium)



An easy-drinking Belgian beer, this is Grimbergen's light-colored version, Blonde. It's not very bold, but among the hard-to-find Belgian beers in Turkey, it's quite drinkable. However, it didn't foam well; not sure if there's an issue with this bottle. I need to try it again.

Alc (ABV): 6.7%
Score: 7/10

Sunday, August 30, 2020

Brouwerij Alken-Maes - Hapkin - Belgian Pale Strong Ale (Belgium)



A lesser-known Belgian beer I stumbled upon at Metro and, to my surprise, has a taste close to perfection. It's a dubbel, but it's a lighter shade. The aroma, the smoothness, and the carbonation are all really nice. If you're a fan of Belgian beers, I'd suggest grabbing some at Metro before they run out.

Alc (ABV): 8.5%
Score: 9/10

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Brouwerij Alken-Maes - Grimbergen Double Ambrée - Dubbel (Ale/Belgium)



A Dubbel and Abbey ale that I can easily find in Turkey. The aroma is mild, but the price-performance ratio is good.

Alc (ABV): 6.5%
Score: 7/10

Sierra Nevada - Little Thing - Big IPA - Imperial IPA (Ale/USA)

Sierra Nevada, founded in 1979, is one of America's first craft breweries. From the "Little Thing" ser...