Hapkin

Brouwerijen Alken-Maes in Alken, Limburg, Belgium 🇧🇪

Belgian Style - Strong Ale Regular

Score

6.52

ABV: 8.5%

IBU: -

Ticks: 154

Hapkin is a strong blond top-fermented beer that is refermented in the bottle. The floral touch of Saazhop and the spicy hop variety Monroe determine this rich blond beer. Originally from Louwaege Brewery (Kortemark), brewed from 2001 to 2007 at Brasserie Union (Jumet), then at Alken-Maes (Alken).

The name refers to Count Baudouin VII of Flanders (1093-1119), nicknamed “Hapkin” or “with the ax”. 900 years ago he is said to have commissioned the monks of Ten Duinen Abbey (near Koksijde) to brew a strong blond beer that would make him and his men invincible.

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grimmute (64) ticked Hapkin from Brouwerijen Alken-Maes 2 months ago

Tried from Bottle on 26 Feb 2026 at 10:19

lad_newton (4282) reviewed Hapkin from Brouwerijen Alken-Maes 3 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

On tap à la Mort Subite, Brussels on 24th January 2026. Clear, active amber with frothy whitish foam and full lacing. Citrus, spices and earthy pungencies in aroma. Bitter grasses, citrus notes and spiced sweet fruits in-mouth, and a spicy bittersweet finish. Engaging mouthfeel and a fair amount of body.

Tried from Draft at A La Mort Subite on 24 Jan 2026 at 14:01

gave a cheers!

6.4

Grumpelmies (1758) reviewed Hapkin from Brouwerijen Alken-Maes 6 months ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 5.5

Draft @ Trix, Antwerpen. Clear gold with a proper white head. Aroma of citrus fruits and yeast. Taste of citrus fruits, floral and spicy hops, apples and grains. Dry finish. Moderate to strong bitterness. Medium to strong carbonation. Ok like.

Tried from Draft on 26 Oct 2025 at 13:44

Lakatarm (5422) ticked Hapkin from Brouwerijen Alken-Maes 7 months ago

Tried from Bottle on 13 Sep 2025 at 12:34

gave a cheers!

6.5

aaake (218) ticked Hapkin from Brouwerijen Alken-Maes 10 months ago

Tried from Draft on 14 Jun 2025 at 17:36

5.6

Th0r (1429) ticked Hapkin from Brouwerijen Alken-Maes 11 months ago

Appearance - 5 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Tried from Bottle on 16 May 2025 at 19:40

6.2

tricksta_p (13806) reviewed Hapkin from Brouwerijen Alken-Maes 1 year ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Pours a slightly hazy yellow/golden with a nice big white head. Aroma of citrus, yeast, fruits, hops, some spices. The Hapkin is a rather typical Belgian strong ale, but it’s enjoyable regardless.

Tried on 18 Feb 2025 at 05:19

6.6

jerseyislandbeer (5992) reviewed Hapkin from Brouwerijen Alken-Maes 1 year ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Old rating from 2016 - 330ml bottle brought back from Belgium, pours amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of banana, apple, spice & yeast. Medium body. Dry light bitter finish

Tried from Bottle on 09 Feb 2025 at 16:44

7.9

Biilz (2945) reviewed Hapkin from Brouwerijen Alken-Maes 1 year ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Аромат хороший и выдержанный в стиле золотого Бельгийского эля. Немного цветочных ноток, много солода пшеничного в целом, общая небольшая сладость с нотками меда. Цвет полумутный, но не сильно, пенка душистая и пышная, как и должно быть. Вкус такой же выверенный и стабильный. Снова пшеница, солод одним словом. Немного пряностей, сладость от фруктов типо банана, при глотке снова пшеница и мед с нотами цветов. В целом лучше чем ожидал если честно.

Tried on 01 Feb 2025 at 11:28

gave a cheers!

6.1

Andy_TF2 (1138) ticked Hapkin from Brouwerijen Alken-Maes 1 year ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Tried on 31 Dec 2024 at 02:15