Smooth, rich blonde ale, hints of toffee and spice on the nose, notes of fruit (melons, redcurrants) and some chocolate, followed by a long rich finish.
Chimay's 'standard' house ale, but don't be fooled, this is far from ordinary. A wonderful coppery ale, with hints of redcurrant fruit and a soft malty palate, and hints of hop dryness in the finish.
Wonderful pale, peachy ale, with plenty of hop dryness to keep the alcohol in check. The finish is spicy, with a hint of mouthwatering acidity, and very moreish
One of the best beers in the world, this deep, rich ale has a powerful nose of dried fruit and hints of spice, a complex rounded palate, and a long evolving finish with hints of port and dark berry fruit.
The only beer brewed by the Trappist order at Orval, but a classic. Deep orangey colour, earthy, hoppy nose with hints of citrus and spice, rich, slightly peppery palate, and a long, drying finish
In this video, award-winning beer writer Zak Avery joins manager of Leeds' North Bar, Matt Gorecki for a tasting of young and aged bottles of Orval
And in this video, Zak talks a little more in depth about Orval, and its ability to mature in the bottle.
A beautiful amber-red ale, with a large head that lasts well. Nose is complex - dark fruit and woody notes. Dried fruit flavours - raisin, date, and spices. Sherryish finish
Deep, rich and exceptionally good, this is possibly the benchmark for Trappist ales. Full fruity aroma, a rich, slightly sweet palate and a long, earthy finish
A classic Trappist beer, Westmalle tripel is complex and slightly tart. Citrus notes on the nose carry into the palate, and the beer finishes long and dry
In this video, award-winning beer writer Zak Avery tries out three different triples from Westmalle, Gouden Carolus and Affligem, pairing them with griddled asparagus.
A classic Trappist beer, Westmalle tripel is complex and slightly tart. Citrus notes on the nose carry into the palate, and the beer finishes long and dry