World Class Beer Imports

Beers of belgium

Bockor Brewery
BELLEGEMS BRUIN
Belgian Red

Bellegems Bruin is also known as "soured beers". Their defining character classically comes from having been aged in contact with wood to allow bacterial action on the lactic acid in the beer, thus imparting the sharp and "sour" character. This effect can also be achieved by introducing lactic cultures to tanks of beer. Hops do not play much of a role in the flavor profile of these beers, but fruit essence can be added to restrain the assertive character of these styles. The red color is a character of the malts used. These brews are generally light to medium bodied.

Bellegems Bruin is deep ruby amber cast. Medium bodied. Mild hops. Medium Malt. Dry. Reminiscent of dried fruits, brown spices, citrus peel. Exceptionally thick and lacy head. Very attractive aromatically, with a vibrant and zesty mouthful. Slightly vinous in quality with excellent complexity of flavor through the refreshing finish.

Bellegems Bruin is available in 8 FL.OZ. (236ml) crown cap bottle.

Award: Gold Medal (Scored 95 Points) – Belgian Red at the 1996 World Beer Championships, The Beverage Testing Institute.

Bockor Brewery
JACOBINS FRAMBOISE
Lambic

The LAMBIC FAMILY. Perhaps the most unusual beers in the world. Lambics are produced in tiny quantities in and around the Belgian City of Brussels. The region’s brewers use wild yeasts in the fermentation along with at least 30% raw wheat. This imparts a unique vinous character with a refreshing sourness and astonishing complexity. After fermentation, the lambics are aged for up to three years. Most are highly carbonated and bottled lambics labeled as framboise are a blend of young and old beers, which result in a sharp Champagne-like effervescence and tart toasty flavors. Those labeled as Faro have had sugar, caramel or molasses added in order to impart a note of sweetness. Lambics as a whole however, are frequently flavored with fruits. Kriek (cherry) and Framboise (raspberry) are the most popular, but other fruits are used as well. Fruit lambics are unbelievably focused and complex and must be sampled to be believed. Lambics can be an acquired taste, and, as such, the slightly sweeter fruit styles often provide an excellent introduction, while drier styles are unmatched in their assertiveness and compatibility with food.Jacobins Framboise Ruby red with tawny tint Medium body and medium sweetness. Reminiscent of red raspberries, sweet Herbs and yeast. Dry. Richly flavored and exotic with a dry winey palate.

Jacobins Framboise is available in 8 FL.OZ. (236ml) crown cap bottle.

Award: Silver Medal (Scored 85 Points) Framboise lambic 1996 World Beer Championships, The Beverage Testing Institute.

Bockor Brewery
JACOBINS GUEUZE
Lambic

The Lambic Family - Perhaps the most unusual beers in the world. Lambics are produced in tiny quantities in and around the Belgian City of Brussels. The region’s brewers use wild yeasts in the fermentation along with at least 30% raw wheat. This imparts a unique vinous character with a refreshing sourness and astonishing complexity. After fermentation, the lambics are aged for up to three years. Most are highly carbonated and bottled. Gueuze is a blend of young and old beers, which result in a sharp Champagne-like effervescence and tart toasty flavors. Those labeled as Faro have had sugar, caramel or molasses added in order to impart a note of sweetness. Lambics as a whole however, are frequently flavored with fruits. Kriek (cherry) and Framboise (raspberry) are the most popular, but other fruits are used as well. Fruit lambics are unbelievably focused and complex and must be sampled to be believed. Lambics can be an acquired taste, and, as such, the slightly sweeter fruit styles often provide an excellent introduction, while drier styles are unmatched in their assertiveness and compatibility with food.

Gueuze is deep golden with amber highlights and brilliant clarity. Moderately full bodied, mild bitterness. Rich malt. Reminiscent of bread dough, caramel, dates. Big, warming flavors play out on a full mouthful. Balanced by a hint of acidity, this brew is much richer than the average lambic.

Gueuze and may be best with food.

Gueuze is available in 8 FL.OZ. (236ml) crown cap bottle.

Award: Silver Medal (Scored 86 Points) Gueuze lambic 1996 World Beer Championships, The Beverage Testing Institute. 

Bockor Brewery
JACOBINS KRIEK
Lambic

The LAMBIC FAMILY. Perhaps the most unusual beers in the world. Lambics are produced in tiny quantities in and around the Belgian City of Brussels. The region’s brewers use wild yeasts in the fermentation along with at least 30% raw wheat. This imparts a unique vinous character with a refreshing sourness and astonishing complexity. After fermentation, the lambics are aged for up to three years. Most are highly carbonated and bottled with corks. Lambics labeled as Kriek are a blend of young and old beers, which result in a sharp Champagne-like effervescence and tart toasty flavors. Those labeled as Faro have had sugar, caramel or molasses added in order to impart a note of sweetness. Lambics as a whole however, are frequently flavored with fruits. Kriek (cherry) and Framboise (raspberry) are the most popular, but other fruits are used as well. The resulting Fruit lambics are unbelievably focused and complex and must be sampled to be believed. Lambics can be an acquired taste, and, as such, the slightly sweeter fruit styles often provide an excellent introduction, while drier styles are unmatched in their assertiveness and compatibility with food.

Jacobins Kriek deep amber with brilliant clarity. Moderately full bodied, moderate bitterness. Hint of malt. Reminiscent of cinnamon, dried herbs, minerals. Earthy, slightly maderized flavors are offset by a highly carbonated, vibrant mouthful. Woody notes define the cherry finish.

Jacobins Kriek is available in 8 FL.OZ. (236ml) crown cap bottle.

Award: Silver Medal (Score 82 Points) Kriek lambic 1996 World Beer Championships

The Beverage Testing Institute.
 

Du Bocq Brewery
THE KNIGHT’S ALE
Blonde Ale

Knight’s Ale a Belgian Blonde Ale. This specialty beer that offers consumers a unique, full-bodied flavor based on centuries of Belgian brewing techniques and expertise. Unlike other Belgian ales that tend to be more frothy, Knight’s Ale can be consumed right from the bottle, if so desired.

- High Double-fermentation process
- 95-day brewing process, compared with 6-10 days for most other imported beers
- All-natural product using water from the Artesian Wells
- More affordable than other imported beers & ales

Knight’s Ale with its 6% alcohol by volume is brewed in respect to Belgian tradition. Our delicate blend of the finest hops and selective spices give this ale a light smooth flavor with a hint of bitterness, resulting in a full exceptional taste; evidenced by a slight blur and some sedimentation process, with fresh yeast added to each bottle.

Knight’s Ale is best when served in a wide brimmed glass. To fully appreciate its delicate character, pour moderately into appropriate glass, until ½ inch foam reaches glass top – wait a moment and pour remaining contents of the bottle.

Knight’s Ale is bottle conditioned, double fermented, delicate and distinctive, with the refined quality of the most sophisticated ales. Each bottle will reveal some sediments of fresh yeast, which matures this ale in the bottle, for a second fermentation. As it matures, it becomes drier, softer and smoother.

Knight’s Ale is available in 12 FL.OZ. (355ml) crown cap bottles.

Knight’s Ale is wonderfully refreshing on its own or as perfect compliment to seafood, pasta and grilled white meat.

Knight’s Ale ages well and has a shelf life up to 2 years. Serve chilled at 45 degrees F (6 C).

Award: Silver Medal (Scored 85 points) the only blond ale in the 1998 World Beer Championships – The Beverage Tasting Institute in Chicago, IL.

Icobes Brewery
BIERE DU BOUCANIER
Golden Ale

Biere du Boucanier – is triple fermented bottle conditioned Golden ale produced and bottled by Brasserie Icobes, B.V.B.A. Evergem, Belgium.

Biere du Boucanier - is a traditional unpasteurized Belgian bottle conditioned ale, brewed with the highest quality of ingredients and careful selection of light Dutch malt. Hops from Bavaria and the Czech Republic as well as the addition of different top fermenting yeasts and pure water give Biere du Boucanier an excellent genuine quality and extraordinary character originating from an all-natural process. This ale has a primary fermentation at the brewing stage; additional yeast is added prior to placing in holding tanks for several days in a temperature-controlled room where second fermentation occurs.

Biere du Boucanier - is then bottled, additional yeast is added for the third re-fermentation which gives this ale an intense and vigorous, richly malted as well as fruity and refreshing taste. The yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle could be consumed with the ale, if so desired.

Biere du Boucanier - is a full-bodied, golden blond in appearance with a white and compact foam. In spite of its high alcohol content it has a soft delicate flavor making it very easy to drink and appreciate without leaving the consumer with troublesome effects. This ale is brewed to 11% abv.

Biere du Boucanier - is available in 11.2 FL.OZ. (330ml) crown caps and 25.4 FL.OZ. (750ml) that have the distinctive champagne cork and cage finish.

Biere du Boucanier - is wonderfully refreshing on its own or as a perfect complement to strong cheeses and desserts.

Biere du Boucanier ages well and has a shelf life up to 2 years from date of purchase.

Serve chilled at 55 degree F (12 degree C).

La Binchoise Brewery
1549 BELGIAN BEER
Amber Beer

1549 Belgian Beer - is an amber beer, bottle conditioned, produced and bottled by Brewery La Binchoise, in Binche, Belgium.

1549 Belgian Beer – is a highly traditional unpasteurized double fermented Belgian beer, brewed with several variety of malts, very little hops and without any chemical additives.

1549 Belgian Beer’s second fermentation occurs in the bottle and requires several days in a temperature controlled room. The yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle could be consumed with the beer, if so desired.

1549 Belgian Beer is amber in color. Full bodied, full flavored with a seamlessly smooth warm and lingering finish. This beer is brewed to 7% abv.

1549 Belgian Beer is available in 12 FL.OZ. (355ml) crown cap in a four pack and 25.4 FL.OZ. (750ml) with the distinctive champagne cork and cage finish.

1549 Belgian Beer is wonderfully refreshing on its own or as a perfect complement to traditional pasta, and red meats.

1549 Belgian Beer ages well and has a shelf life up to 5 years from date of purchase. The yeast in the bottle will continue to complex the beer as in an undisgorged champagne. This complexity will reach a peak in about three years and continue for several more years.

Serve chilled at 55 degree F (10 degree C).

WHY 1549?

In the year 1549 a once in a millennium even occurred in the little town of Binche. Every person for miles around attended a great feast held in honor of King Charles V of Spain. Charles V was the undisputed master of the New World with the recent discoveries in the Americas. The feast was arranged for him by his sister, Queen Mary of Hungary. Charles’s son, who would later become the most powerful person in the western world, Phillip II, was also in attendance. **The entry into Binche of Charles V and his son is depicted on the colorful label of "1549".

Every five years the feast, now called the "Triomphes de Binche" is re-enacted in mediaeval costume in Binche. In 1994 the townspeople asked La Binchoise’s Brewmaster, Mr. Andre Graux, if he would create a commemorative beer for the celebration. Andre gave birth to a new, festive, easy to drink, amber ale and called it "1549".

You are welcome in Binche to help us celebrate the "Triomphes de Binche" again on August 20, 21 and 22, 1999, the 450th anniversary of the feast. Until then, you are invited to practice for the feast by drinking "1549" in good health!!!

La Binchoise Brewery
BIERE DES OURS (Bears Beer)
Blonde Honey Beer

Biere des Ours - is a blonde beer, bottle conditioned, produced and bottled by Brewery La Binchoise, in Binche, Belgium.

Biere des Ours – is a hand crafted highly traditional Belgian beer, unpasteurized double fermented, brewed with spring water, European hops, yeast, local pure honey and without any chemical additives or preservatives.

Biere des Ours second fermentation occurs in the bottle and requires three months in a temperature controlled room. The yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle may be consumed with the beer, if so desired.

Biere des Ours is blond in color. Full bodied, full flavored with a seamlessly smooth warm and lingering honey finish. This beer is brewed to 8.4% abv.

Biere des Ours is available in 12 FL.OZ. (355ml) crown cap in a four pack and 25.4 FL.OZ. (750ml) with the distinctive champagne cork and cage finish.

Biere des Ours is wonderfully refreshing on its own, as an aperitif or as a perfect complement to chicken, pork any light meat fare and pasta. Also wonderful as a dessert beer.

Biere des Ours ages well and has a shelf life up to 5 years from date of purchase. The yeast in the bottle will continue to complex the beer as in an undisgorged champagne. This complexity will reach a peak in about three years and continue for several more years.

Serve chilled at 45 degree F (8 degree C)

Award: Gold Medal Scored 92 at the 1995 World Beer Championships, The Beverage Testing Institute.

La Binchoise Brewery
GRANDE RESERVE
Amber Beer

Grande Reserve - is an amber beer, bottle conditioned, produced and bottled by Brewery La Binchoise, in Binche, Belgium.

Grande Reserve – is a hand-crafted, highly traditional Belgian specialty. Unpasteurized triple fermented, brewed with spring water, 2 different hops, 3 different malts and without any chemical additives or preservative. It is brewed with a full compliment of brewers spices, some of which are a secret, to create a superlative specialty which is hailed as the finest specialty beer of Belgium.

Grande Reserve second fermentation occurs in the bottle and requires several days in a temperature controlled room. In order to achieve triple fermentation additional yeast is added prior to being capped. The yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle may be consumed with the beer, if so desired.

Grande Reserve is amber in color. Full bodied, full flavored with an extensive aroma and a warm sweet finish. This beer is brewed to 9% abv.

Grande Reserve is available in 12 FL.OZ. (355ml) crown cap and 25.4 FL.OZ. (750ml) that have the distinctive champagne cork and cage finish.

Grande Reserve is wonderfully refreshing on its own or as a perfect complement to cheese and fruits.

Grande Reserve ages well and has a shelf life up to 10 years from date of purchase.

Serve chilled at 55 degree F (10 degree C).

Award: Platinum Medal, scored 97 at the 1995 World Beer Championships, The Beverage Testing Institute. 

Val de Sambre (Abbaye d’Aulne) Brewery
ALLELUIA
Amber Ale

Alleluia - is an amber ale bottle conditioned produced and bottled by Brewery Val de Sambre, in Charleroi, Belgium.

Alleluia - is a highly traditional unpasteurized Belgian bottle conditioned ale, brewed with malt and top quality hops without any chemical additive. This ale has a primary fermentation at the brewing stage. It is then bottled and additional yeast is added for the secondary re-fermentation. Alleluia - is a highly traditional unpasteurized Belgian bottle conditioned ale, brewed with malt and top quality hops without any chemical additive. This ale has a primary fermentation at the brewing stage. It is then bottled and additional yeast is added for the secondary re-fermentation.

Alleluia‘s second fermentation occurs in the bottle and requires several days in a temperature-controlled room. The yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle could be consumed with the beer, if so desired.‘s second fermentation occurs in the bottle and requires several days in a temperature-controlled room. The yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle could be consumed with the beer, if so desired.

Alleluia is a full-bodied tawny amber ale. Mildly bitter with lots of malt on the palate. This fully flavored ale is reminiscent of orange peel, nutmeg and allspice. Richly textured on the palate with waves of spicy flavors leading to a long finish. This ale is brewed to 9% abv. Alleluia is a full-bodied tawny amber ale. Mildly bitter with lots of malt on the palate. This fully flavored ale is reminiscent of orange peel, nutmeg and allspice. Richly textured on the palate with waves of spicy flavors leading to a long finish. This ale is brewed to 9% abv.

Alleluia is available in 2 different sizes: 8 FL.OZ. (236ml) crown caps and 25.4 FL.OZ. (750ml) that have the distinctive champagne cork and cage finish. Alleluia is available in 2 different sizes: 8 FL.OZ. (236ml) crown caps and 25.4 FL.OZ. (750ml) that have the distinctive champagne cork and cage finish.

Alleluia is wonderfully refreshing on its own or as a perfect complement to hearty foods such as roast games and strong cheeses. Alleluia is wonderfully refreshing on its own or as a perfect complement to hearty foods such as roast games and strong cheeses.

Alleluia ages well and has a shelf life up to 5 years from date of purchase. Alleluia ages well and has a shelf life up to 5 years from date of purchase.

Serve chilled at 50 degree F (7 degree C).

Val de Sambre (Abbaye d’Aulne) Brewery
BLANCHE DE CHARLEROI
White Beer

Blanche de Charleroi - the White Beer of Charleroi is a bottle conditioned wheat beer on lees produced and bottled by Brewery Val de Sambre, in Charleroi, Belgium. In 1997 it won the Gold Medal.

Blanche de Charleroi - is a traditional unpasteurized Belgian bottle conditioned white beer, elaborated through a first rate selection of barley and wheat originating from an all-natural process. This biological beer (or natural beer made with certified organic barley and hops) has a primary fermentation at the brewing stage. It is then bottled; additional yeast is added for the secondary re-fermentation that gives this beer its sweet and sour as well as fruity and refreshing taste. This beer is brewed to 5% abv.

Blanche de Charleroi ‘s second fermentation occurs in the bottle and requires several days in a temperature controlled room. The yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle results in the hazy appearance and could be consumed with the beer, if so desired.

Blanche de Charleroi is hazy, pale yellow in appearance. Medium bodied. Subtly hopped. Reminiscent of wine, brown spice, clove. Complex spicy winey aromas follow through on the palate with subtle spice notes through lingering finish.

Blanche de Charleroi is available in 2 different sizes: 8 FL.OZ. (236ml) crown caps and 25.4 FL.OZ.(750ml)that have the distinctive champagne cork and cage finish.

Blanche de Charleroi is wonderfully refreshing on its own or as a perfect complement to seafood, pastas and grilled white meats.

Blanche de Charleroi ages well and has a shelf life up to 2 years from date of purchase.

Serve chilled at 40 degree F (5 degree C).

Award: Gold Medal (Scored 95 Points) – White Beer 1997 World Beer Championships, The Beverage Testing Institute.

Val de Sambre (Abbaye d’Aulne) Brewery
SELECTION
Brown Ale

Selection - is a brown ale bottle conditioned produced and bottled by Brewery Val de Sambre, in Charleroi, Belgium.

Selection– is a highly traditional unpasteurized Belgian bottle conditioned ale, brewed with malt and top quality hops without any chemical additive.

Selection‘s second fermentation occurs in the bottle and requires several days in a temperature controlled room. The yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle could be consumed with the beer, if so desired.

Selection is deep coffee brown in color with a rocky head. Medium bodied. Subtly hopped. Rich, dried spice and fruit cake flavors with hints of licorice on the palate following through on the lengthy finish. This ale is characterized by its rich and scented flavor as well as its velvety taste. An extremely balanced and smooth ale brewed to 7% abv.

Selection is available in 11.2 FL.OZ. (330ml) crown cap bottles.

Selection is wonderfully refreshing on its own or as a perfect complement to ragu of pork, beef or lamb.

Selection ages well and has a shelf life up to 2 years from date of purchase.

Serve chilled at 45-50 degree F (5-7 degree C).

Val de Sambre (Abbaye d’Aulne) Brewery
TRIPLE D’AULNE
Blonde Ale

Triple -- is a blonde ale bottle conditioned produced and bottled by Brewery Val de Sambre, in Charleroi, Belgium.

Triple – is a highly traditional unpasteurized Belgian bottle conditioned ale, brewed with malt and top quality hops without any chemical additive.

Triple‘s second fermentation occurs in the bottle and requires several days in a temperature controlled room. The yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle could be consumed with the beer, if so desired.

Triple is tawny amber color. Full bodied, mild bitterness and dry. Full flavors on the palate of orange peel, ginger, allspice, licorice and coriander blend into a seamlessly smooth warm and lingering finish. This ale is brewed to 9% abv.

Triple is available in 11.2 FL.OZ. (330ml) crown cap and 25.4 FL.OZ. (750ml) that have the distinctive champagne cork and cage finish.

Triple is wonderfully refreshing on its own or as a perfect complement to strong dessert cheeses or spiced desserts such as pumpkin pie.

Triple ages well and has a shelf life up to 10 years from date of purchase.

Serve chilled at 50 degree F (7 degree C).

Award: Abbaye d’Aulne Triple won first prize in the 1997 Coup de Hainaut as the finest abbey triple in French speaking Belgium.