French

La Goudale Biere de Garde 7.2% abv. In the 14th Century knows as Good Ale, this Biere de Garde ('beer to keep') is produced in Northern France with the addition of Flemish hops, coriander and orange peel. This results in a a refreshing, citrussy blond ale with a long lasting flavour and pleasant, slightly bitter, finish.

La Goudale Grand Cru 7.9% abv When poured this French beer shines bright gold with a thin white head. Citrus defines the aroma with tangerine to the fore. Bold and bitter the taste with fruity notes keeping the peace leading to an unashamedly bitter finish. With its perfect balance between malt and hops, G de Goudale Grand Cru is an absolute gem that is worth trying if only to compare it to La Gou…

La Goudale IPA 7.2% abv This is not your typical English or USA IPA. This IPA style beer from Northern France has a strong malty flavour with light hops and bitterness. Think of a Belgian Blonde with slightly more hops. Refreshing and drinkable.

St. Sylvestre Trois Monts 8.5% abv A wonderful return to nature, with its flavour of yesteryear, this is a beer that was drawn from the wooden metal-circled barrels to fill so many mugs in our Flanders bars! Its bitterness comes from our hop fields scattered throughout the region. Brewed by infusions, it is an old-fashioned rising beer made with strong and hearty Flemish hops. Fermented using top…

After almost a century the Trappist Abbey of Mont des Cats in the north of France has resumed its brewing tradition dating back to 1847. Heavy bombardment during the last battle of Ypres in 1918 destroyed the brewery and it was not rebuilt. In the summer of 2011 Monts des Cats became a beer-producing Trappist abbey, the only such abbey in France. It is, however, not officially regognised as a Trap…

Expected in Mid July 2014. Pre-orders taken now. After almost a century the Trappist Abbey of Mont des Cats in the north of France has resumed its brewing tradition dating back to 1847. Heavy bombardment during the last battle of Ypres in 1918 destroyed the brewery and it was not rebuilt. In the summer of 2011 Monts des Cats became a beer-producing Trappist abbey, the only such abbey in France. It…