Belgium Goes to Cooperstown
Here’s a quickie list of beers we’re planning to bring to this weekend’s fête at Ommegang Brewery. With any luck, we won’t run out of beer after the first hour . . . again. We’re also hoping to have a few bottles each of Struise…
Pannepot vs Pannepøt
As a tribute to their loyal fans in Denmark, the good men at De Struise Brouwers have made a special version of their spicy Pannepot Old Fisherman’s Ale, which is screaming up the charts as more and more people discover it. The ‘Sturdy Brewers’ have conducted…
With a name like Slaapmutske
. . . . it has to be good. And, indeed, it is. A few years back, brewer Dany de Smet bravely accepted our challenge to make Belgium’s hoppiest tripel, and the result was Triple Nightcap, a refreshing take on this classic Belgian style. Obviously…
Isn’t it good?
Actually, John, it’s bloody brilliant. Hundreds of years ago, you see, Norwegian farmers were also strictly required to be brewers. It was as simple as this: if you didn’t brew, your farm was taken away from you. And the ale these law-abiding Norwegian farmers made…
Not Just for Breakfast Anymore
With so many great new beers coming to the USA these days it’s hard to pick just one to showcase, but this week we’re picking Beer Geek Breakfast Stout. Many of you have already caught the buzz about these two guys from Denmark who…
