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.

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7.8/10 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 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

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Tried from Draft at Belgian Brewer Tap Room on 08 Feb 2025 at 13:17

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Tried from Draft at Belgian Brewer Tap Room on 08 Feb 2025 at 13:11

7.1/10 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 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 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 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 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 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