Bruegel

Brewed by Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Style: Belgian Ale
Ertvelde, Belgium

Bruegel Amber Ale 12 oz bottle Medium pour in an English pint glass Unknown bottling (29CD 14:27), beatified 01/07. Poured a bright fiery orange red with a frothy white mostly lasting head with a ring and layer of lacing. Very active carbonation. Smelt strongly of toffee, toasted wheat bread, corn syrup, caramel apples, white raisins in cinnamon bread, cola. Taste was upfront strong sweet and sour white raisins and ripe apple or spiced apple sauce, moderate wheat bread, light caramel sauce, a tinge of metallic feel, very light vinegar followed by a strong sour apple cider sourness, moderate honey sweetness and light yeasty dough on a long mostly sour finish. Palate was medium to light bodied, lively carbonated, watery onto a dry finish, some slight metallic feel. Overall, this is a satisfying light refreshing and flavorful Belgian amber. Easy yet subtly mystifying.

33cl bottle - pours hazy amber, slight dark, with a rocky white head floating on top. Aroma is hoppy, yeasty, somewhat sour, reminscent of Flemish sour ale. Some other fruity/citrusy esters in the nose as well. Flavour brings caramel, honey, hops (bringing some interesting bitterness), in addition to that sour character that is found in the aroma. Bready character, typical of the style, makes up the background. Not bad, not remarkable either, just a decent Belgian ale. Sort of thin mouthfeel/body.

Oily residue in the finish. Straw color, white head. Nice lacing. Nice hop balance. On the acidic (phenol) side for a Belgian.

This had a large,fluffy head.Color a hazy amber,due to the high carbonation.Aroma was average strenghth of an interesting hops,malt and citrisy.It tasted a bit weak compared to the highesy rated beers,but the flavor was complex. Started off kind of sour and caramel,but finished bitter.This was a very flavorfull beer,but a bit weak.I might buy again.You should try it.

soft drink yes but enjoyable not really. there is just not enough flavor or alcohol for my taste. there is a little bit of a sweet taste to it and some flavor just not very overwhelming

Clear orange-brown in color, medium sized bubbly white head. Smells like fruit, poppy seeds, bread, veggies, spices. Tastes tangy, sweet, spicey. Its tastes and smells a bit strange, I think, and is slightly offensive.

Talk about carbonation! As soon as the cap was lifted it went all over my counter top. I had to pour it in a glass to mellow the fizz. However it was a very good ale with a rich flavor, slight bitterness. Overall very good.

A very light amber with good body. Better than most American ales but can’t hold up to the other offerings by Brouwerij Van Steenberge. Or robocop.