The Belgian Brewer
Microbrewery
in Bishop's Stortford,
Hertfordshire,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Belgian Brewer Tap Room
Established in 2018
Contact
Unit 11 The Links Business Centre, Raynham Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5NZ, England
Description
As a young man, I was always fascinated with beer… but unlike some of my friends I was more interested in quality instead of quantity!
Growing up in Belgium, I was lucky enough to have a number of local bottle shops and pubs, all stocking a range of traditional beers for me to try… and try I did! Over the years grew to appreciate the complex flavours and aromas of Belgian beers, and would often visit Breweries to discuss brewing methods with experienced brewers.
But when I was 21 i moved to England, and was surprised with the lack of availability of Belgian beers, nor could I find the flavours I was looking for in the traditional English ales. This left me just one option…Learn to make my own!
Roll on a number of years, and the opportunity arose to rent a small brewery near to my home in Hertfordshire. I partnered up with a close friend, and overnight The Belgian Brewer became a reality!
Now you too can enjoy top quality Belgian Style Beers, brewed to traditional belgium methods, here in the UK.
Growing up in Belgium, I was lucky enough to have a number of local bottle shops and pubs, all stocking a range of traditional beers for me to try… and try I did! Over the years grew to appreciate the complex flavours and aromas of Belgian beers, and would often visit Breweries to discuss brewing methods with experienced brewers.
But when I was 21 i moved to England, and was surprised with the lack of availability of Belgian beers, nor could I find the flavours I was looking for in the traditional English ales. This left me just one option…Learn to make my own!
Roll on a number of years, and the opportunity arose to rent a small brewery near to my home in Hertfordshire. I partnered up with a close friend, and overnight The Belgian Brewer became a reality!
Now you too can enjoy top quality Belgian Style Beers, brewed to traditional belgium methods, here in the UK.
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Tried
from Draft
at
Belgian Brewer Tap Room
on 08 Feb 2025
at 13:40
6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Tried
from Draft
at
Belgian Brewer Tap Room
on 08 Feb 2025
at 13:26
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Tried
from Draft
at
Belgian Brewer Tap Room
on 08 Feb 2025
at 13:17
7.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Tried
from Draft
at
Belgian Brewer Tap Room
on 08 Feb 2025
at 13:11
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Rating catch up. Shared 24/4/2021 with Dan and Grumbo. No full review but rating breakdown taken and discussed at the time.
Tried
on 12 Jan 2025
at 11:07
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Keg bar at the Peterborough beer festival 2024. Light hazed golden colour with a white head. Slight floral yeasty. Sweet. Medium body.
Tried
on 21 Aug 2024
at 13:21
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bottle online from BEER:Shop, Hitchin. Pours drak brown with a ruby tinge, bubbles vanished quick. Aroma: fruity, toffee. Taste: light sour that lingers, berries, somewhat vinous. Solventy note. Distant red wine barrel vibes. Towards dry on the palate. Light-medium bodied. Undercarbed, almost flat. Disappointing
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Aug 2024
at 19:59
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Beer : St Albans. Appearance - golden and hazy. Creamy white head. Nose - candied lemon, light banana and toffee. Taste - banana and toffee with tangy, dried citrus. Palate - medium bodied, tangy sweet middle and finish. Overall - decent example of the style.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jul 2024
at 19:11
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle online from BEER:Shop, Hitchin. Pours hazed pink with pink to beige foam. Aroma: wheat, berries, grapes. Taste: moderate sweet with lighter bitterness, prominently dry, light estery. Medium body with fine carbonation. Maybe I got the right beer, or maybe not.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Jul 2024
at 21:49
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle online from BEER:shop, Hitchin, at 6,5 %. Pours unclear orange with a dissipating beige head. Aroma: wheat, some citrus, yeast, coriander & clove. Taste: light to moderate sweet, light bitter, yeasty. Medium body with spritzy carbonation. Decent flavours but a bit rough around the edges.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Jul 2024
at 15:40