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Brewery De Graal (the name is Dutch for 'the grail') is a young Belgian artisanal, yet automated, brewery located in Brakel, in the heart of the beautiful region that is commonly called 'the Flemish Ardennes'. The brewery of graduate brewer Wim Saeyens started in early 2002, and has known a consistent growth ever since. In the summer of 2016 the brewery moved to a new building.
Continuous investments in the latest brewing technologies have made it possible for brewery De Graal to keep up with the increasing demand for high quality beers. The export market to countries such as the US, Japan, Italy and Denmark is particularly on the rise. In addition to the main activity, the brewing of six different beers under its own De Graal brand name, the brewery is also specialized in producing custom-made specialty beers.
Continuous investments in the latest brewing technologies have made it possible for brewery De Graal to keep up with the increasing demand for high quality beers. The export market to countries such as the US, Japan, Italy and Denmark is particularly on the rise. In addition to the main activity, the brewing of six different beers under its own De Graal brand name, the brewery is also specialized in producing custom-made specialty beers.
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle @ Thisted Tasting by Maria.. Clear medium amber color with a average to large, frothy, good lacing, fully lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate to heavy spicy - coriander ! perfume, manuka leaves. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (120408)
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 May 2008
at 08:32
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Light light unclear medium yellow color with a large, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is light to moderate malty, toasted, moderate hoppy, citrus - lemon spicy, moderate to heavy yeasty, light to moderate ginger or coriander ? Flavor is moderate sweet and moderate to light heavy bitter with a long to average duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (110408)
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 May 2008
at 09:02
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Clear medium yellow color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, white head. Aroma is light to moderate yeasty, spicy, moderate ginger. Flavor is moderate sweet and bitter with a average duration, and a syntetich touch. Body is medium to light, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (110408)
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 May 2008
at 09:01
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Light light unclear medium amber color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, caramel, nutty, light to moderate hoppy, herbs, grass, spicy, moderate yeasty, light can sugar. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (110408)
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 May 2008
at 09:00
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Light light unclear medium to dark yellow color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is light to moderate malty, toasted, fruity - apricot, light to moderate yeasty, spicy - coriander ? Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. (110408)
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 May 2008
at 08:59
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle. Golden beer with a nice off-white head. Biscuity, yeasty, estery aroma. Nice sweet malt, yeast, and light fruit flavor. Medium body. LIngering yeast, banana, fruity esters, and a bit of earth. Very drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 May 2008
at 22:17
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle at the Belgian Embassy in Oslo. It pours a slightly hazy golden body under a minimal off-white head. Spices, pale malt and hops in the aroma, quite nice. The flavor has spices, malt, some bitterness, as well as a little sweetness and fruityness, and a hint of herbs. Hoppy, bitter finish, but in a moderate way. Nice and refreshing, probably a nice summer beer. Rating: 7-3-7-4-14-3.5 (080410)
Bottle, 33cl. Itβs hazy in the glass, with some micro-floaties, and topped by a creamy, finger-thick off-white head. Herbs, pale malts, some perfume notes, a little caramel, tea and a hint of alcohol in the aroma. The flavor is sweet, yet dry, herbal, bitter and with a trace of alcohol. Effervescent, dry and warming in the mouth. Bitter, herbal finish. A quite nice one, with an unusual herbal touch. (090522)
Bottle, 33cl. Itβs hazy in the glass, with some micro-floaties, and topped by a creamy, finger-thick off-white head. Herbs, pale malts, some perfume notes, a little caramel, tea and a hint of alcohol in the aroma. The flavor is sweet, yet dry, herbal, bitter and with a trace of alcohol. Effervescent, dry and warming in the mouth. Bitter, herbal finish. A quite nice one, with an unusual herbal touch. (090522)
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 May 2008
at 05:33
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
330ml bottle. Slightly cloudy gold colour with a small white ehad. Sweetish aroma with plenty of coriander and ginger. Flavour had the same oriental spicing, which was over the top and made me think of food. Finish was pleasantly dry. Ok.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 May 2008
at 15:45
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
330 ml bottle. A bit cloudy, reddish golden body with a big off-white head. Mild aroma of malt, spices and fruit. Flavor is malty and fruity with some rather unusually spicy flavors. Interesting, well balanced and really refreshing. (for sure the best manuka beer I have ever tasted :-) )
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Apr 2008
at 10:15
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Hazy amber with medium head. Sweet fruity aroma yeasty notes. Sweet fruity flavor with caramel, yeasty and hoppy notes.
Tried
on 26 Apr 2008
at 06:56