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4, Rue de Bertinchamps, Gembloux, 5030, Belgium
Description
The Humblet family was in search of a site to build a new brewery & continue their tradition and long list of beers brewed by their father, Benoit Humblet.
In 2011, they discovered the farm of Bertinchamps, dating back to 1343, situated not far from Gembloux.
Although extremely old and decayed, the farm had stunning character, situated in an environment that equals its prestige. It was time for some rejuvenation and the renovation project began immediately. Almost 2 years of remarkable work and finally in March 2013 the brewing system was installed in the old barns. Ultra modern fermentation tanks of a capacity of 6.000HL, an astonishing contrast of modern technology and the farm dating back more than 7 centuries.
In 2011, they discovered the farm of Bertinchamps, dating back to 1343, situated not far from Gembloux.
Although extremely old and decayed, the farm had stunning character, situated in an environment that equals its prestige. It was time for some rejuvenation and the renovation project began immediately. Almost 2 years of remarkable work and finally in March 2013 the brewing system was installed in the old barns. Ultra modern fermentation tanks of a capacity of 6.000HL, an astonishing contrast of modern technology and the farm dating back more than 7 centuries.
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle, 0.50l, courtesy of Adriano, shared with colleagues. Aroma of caramel, coffee, dried fruit and herbs. Pours clear dark brown color with large creamy light brown head and soft visible carbonation. Taste starts medium sweet and rich roasted malty with nutty and faint coffeeish note, following is herbal with mild coriander and mild yeast, mouthfeel is mild spicy, while finish is pretty bitter. Medium to full body, creamy texture and average carbonation in palate. Very interesting and unexpectedly hoppy…
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Feb 2022
at 17:32
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bière pression bue au pot à lait à Liège. Blonde basique, tant visuellement qu'au goût. Levure belge et alcool assez présent, typiquement belge ! Mais petite note de malt cheap type pils en arrière bouche. Reste sympa.
Tried
on 23 Jan 2022
at 13:50
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Fles 50cl thuis. Caramel, zoet, volle smaak, koffie, noot, vrij droog, bittertonen, cacao, wat rood fruit. (24-12-2021).
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Dec 2021
at 20:57
5/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Oct 2021
at 19:18
5/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Oct 2021
at 19:18
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Bouteille 33cl à la Braderie d'Ixelles 2021. BB 01/01/2023.
Couleur dorée présentant un léger voile, col blanc crémeux.
Arôme est classique d'une bonne blonde belge - bouquet léger de grains, qcq pointes d'esters qui restent sur une approche belge - houblonné léger offrant de fines effluves belgo-anglaises - herbacé léger, fruité modéré agrumes avec une fine note terreuse.
Palais est plaisant, complet avec une petite épaisseur des malts/céréales. Caractère pils et cara-pâle, houblonné noble avec une petite amertume fruitée (léger agrumes) et rétro fin fleuri. Apport des malts donne une bonne longueur de bouche, plus développée qu'une simple pils.
Couleur dorée présentant un léger voile, col blanc crémeux.
Arôme est classique d'une bonne blonde belge - bouquet léger de grains, qcq pointes d'esters qui restent sur une approche belge - houblonné léger offrant de fines effluves belgo-anglaises - herbacé léger, fruité modéré agrumes avec une fine note terreuse.
Palais est plaisant, complet avec une petite épaisseur des malts/céréales. Caractère pils et cara-pâle, houblonné noble avec une petite amertume fruitée (léger agrumes) et rétro fin fleuri. Apport des malts donne une bonne longueur de bouche, plus développée qu'une simple pils.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Sep 2021
at 15:55
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Thick, dense, yellowish head, stable and leaving lacerings over pinkish tinted golden beer, finely carbonated. Very intense pink grapefruit nose, or as opening an ugli. Really fruity nose, and smelling as the real fruit. There is also a spicy hint, I was thinking of just a bit of coriander. Alas, that is initially, because after only a short warming up, the intense grapefruitnose becomes artificial, smelling as a soapy detergent. And it goes wrong in the flavour as well, with a wry, bitterish spice - obviously ginger - pushing the fruit/grapefruit to the back. Still, we get grapefruit with just a bit of grapefruitpeel backthroat and suspiciously many fruitsugars. Eventually the ginger beats retreat. Spritzy, light, long lasting flavours. Too much sugars in the end to be refreshing. Mixed feelings here.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Aug 2021
at 18:13
4.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 3
Texture 2
Overall 4.5
hazy orange colour, huge, though not too stable dense yellowish ecru head; aroma of earthy, candied dried orange, grapefruity and candied dried tropical fruity (like papaya) notes; taste is unbalancedly syrupy sweet with the sam dried tropical)fruity notes as can be felt in the aroma - for sure not the best beer I've ever taste, but at least drinkable
Tried
from Can
on 23 May 2021
at 20:30
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
hazy pale yellow colour, large, dense white head, which lasts for several minutes; aroma of coriander, orange and lemon zest, some bread crust and hints of clove;taste of a typical witbier with the same notes as can be felt in the aroma; correct one
Tried
from Can
on 25 Apr 2021
at 21:03
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
opalescent golden colour, medium sized, creamy yellowish ecru head; aroma and taste of grainy-malty, dried apricot, fruits like apple or pear and floral notes; good one
Tried
on 16 Apr 2021
at 19:47