About
Yvan DE BAETS and Bernard LEBOUCQ meet each other in 2002, during the second edition of the Zinnekparade. Bernard had created the now famous ZINNEBIR for this unique Brussels event. However, it took another five years for BRASSERIE DE LA SENNE to settle effectively in the capital. In the meantime, the brewing activities were continued at friendly breweries. This bohemian existence came to an end on December 22, 2010, the date of the very first 100% Brussels brew!
8.5/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Fles 33cl thuis. Brett, droog, citrus, zuren, wat bloemig, fruitig, spelt, funky, grapefruit, bitters. (17-5-2026).
Tried
from Bottle
from
Burg Bieren Bierwinkel
on 17 May 2026
at 15:06
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
330ml @ Alex's.
Aroma: Belgian yeasts, some brown sugarsamd sweetness.
Taste: along the same lines. Finishes with some bitterness.
Overall: ok.
Aroma: Belgian yeasts, some brown sugarsamd sweetness.
Taste: along the same lines. Finishes with some bitterness.
Overall: ok.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 May 2026
at 04:40
8.9/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 9
330mL bottled Feb 3, 2026, drunk May 6, 2026.
Bright and fragrant with a clean, clear, spicy hop and supportive malt despite its small stature. Bit of lemon-lime, hint of cookie-like malt. Easygoing. Other than the slight floral character from the hop, not all that redolent of Taras Boulba, but half the size makes it a completely different beast.
Light and very, very drinkable. Not thin in the least. More maltiness than many beers two-to-three times its size, though not too malty. Perfume and fresh cut grass, or lilac if you will. Much more Taras Boulba in the mouth than nose, just not quite the intensity of that one, obviously. Still, for its size, it doesn't get much more flavorful. Kind of reminds of Guineu Riner, but this is a lot more polished than most batches of that were (no chalky dry hop or big earthiness here). Lingering honey and fresh cut grass. Lovely, of course.
Bright and fragrant with a clean, clear, spicy hop and supportive malt despite its small stature. Bit of lemon-lime, hint of cookie-like malt. Easygoing. Other than the slight floral character from the hop, not all that redolent of Taras Boulba, but half the size makes it a completely different beast.
Light and very, very drinkable. Not thin in the least. More maltiness than many beers two-to-three times its size, though not too malty. Perfume and fresh cut grass, or lilac if you will. Much more Taras Boulba in the mouth than nose, just not quite the intensity of that one, obviously. Still, for its size, it doesn't get much more flavorful. Kind of reminds of Guineu Riner, but this is a lot more polished than most batches of that were (no chalky dry hop or big earthiness here). Lingering honey and fresh cut grass. Lovely, of course.
Tried
from Bottle
from Etre Gourmet (webshop)
on 06 May 2026
at 17:50
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
ABV noted at 7.2%. Great beer. Some slight balsamic. Modest acidity. Aged berries, toasted wood. Wonderful depth, complexity for the strength. Has some salty, twangy bite in the aftertaste, but of fruity sweetness. Highly drinkable sauce.
Tried
from Bottle
at
Brasserie de la Senne - Zenne Bar
on 03 May 2026
at 21:22
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
hazy pale yellow colour, one inch of dense white head; aroma of lemon zesty, green tea, coriander, wheaty and some Belgian yeasty notes; taste has similar notes to the aroma with some hoppy bitterness; good one
Tried
from Bottle
from
La Mise en Bière
on 02 May 2026
at 23:11
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
hazy dark amber to chestnut colour,medium sized dense ecru head; aroma of chocolate mousse, dairy milk, toffee, some grapefruity, herbal hoppy and biscuity notes; taste has the same notes as can be felt in the aroma; great one!
Tried
from Bottle
from
La Mise en Bière
on 01 May 2026
at 22:58
8.6/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 8
bottiglia 33 cl, bel cappello di schiuma bianca pannosa persistente, colore ambrato velato, al naso è intensa speziata Funky accompagnato da un classico aroma Saison scorza d’arancia tante spezie note solfuree legno bruciato, in bocca è speziata Funky vinosa frutta gialla coriandolo aceto limone e note erbacee, corpo medio, alcool inesistente, carbonazione forte, astringete da massiccia dose di luppoli, amaro moderato. Spettacolo. c. Birraland.it 01.05.26
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 May 2026
at 18:45
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7
Hay and a hint of lemon peel. Pours clear golden with decent head. Pretty clean finish. Not a ton of flavour to this, but easy drinking at least. Tap at Shelter.
Tried
from Draft
at
Shelter
on 30 Apr 2026
at 22:22
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle from Monk's: pours very light woody color with little head. Aroma is woody and cherry notes, vinegar and the like. Not too acidic. Fairly dry.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Apr 2026
at 23:19
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Draft pour at Zwanze Day 2026, at The Sovereign in Washington DC. Poured a clear yellow color with a medium sized fizzy white head. Plenty of light floral notes, lemon zest, citrus, with some grapefruit. Flavor was very light, very delicate. Smooth, tasty herbal notes. Quite a tasty beer. Really, really nice.
Tried
from Draft
at
The Sovereign
on 25 Apr 2026
at 17:59