This beer needs some explication. First, "export". Export used to be a Belgian Pilsner-variety. Compared to a breweries' usual pils, export would be less attenuated, effectively sweeter, marginally less alcoholic, and traditionally 33cl compared to the 25cl Pilsener. In the seventies, breweries stopped bothering - as all pilsner-variations as Dort, Luxus, etc. became less well-percieved. Those breweries that still have export these days, just bottle pils in 33cl (best genuine example AFAIK, Rafexport from Contreras). Second, "Krüger". Krüger used to be thé regional brewer from Eeklo. It was a rather larger brewery, and as late as '72 major investments were made there. Then entered Piedboeuf, later Interbrew, and a dozen years ago, Krüger closed, demolished later, the beer all brewed at Jupille, and the name all but disppearing. But for the export Krüger beer, still very much in demand in the region - people being convinced it is weaker than the usual pils. Full clear gold, lively pearling to full white head, slowly collapsing leaving good lace. Very grainy nose, summer field, bit chaff. Rather bitterish onset, swinging immediately to full malt background. Very classical pilsener, finishes malt and grain adjunct. Light bodied, sort of beefed up. Watery aftertaste. Overall dreary. In the style of old export, though (4.8 % compared to 5.2% Jupiler).

I also had an old bottle: best before october 1998. Slightly hazy dark red brown color, medium brown head, lasting. Aroma is berry and port wine indeed. Port wine taste, bit acidic. Palate is very sharp alcoholic, winey. SO i guess, when aged this beer is worth trying ;-)

I very much doubt this was brewed in the UK. Interbrew more probably... Amber colour. Very heavy pearling, full yellowish head, going down with textbook lace. Very malty nose, worts-like, pale & coloured. Some English hops in the nose. Surprisingly good hoppy taste (noble & bitter hops) on a malty but not sugary base. A bit lemony finish. Medium-bodied. Thanks to the hops, refreshing enough. In the aftertaste the hops seem to have gone, but retronasal they return on the tongueridge. Something we all grew up with, and have learned to look upon with disdain. Undeservedly. This is the typical Belgian ofshoot of the bottled British bitter.

Light pilsner appearance with a lightly hopped and slightly caramel aroma. The flavour is fresh and lightly hopped, making a very fresh drink indeed.

Bottled. Amber colour, white head, lots of bubbles. Little bitter flavour.

Bright yellow color. Mild hop aroma. Lots of carbonation and a light, airy palate. Pretty good flavor, much better than I remember. Moderate hops and some malt, it is much like a Bohemian pilsner. Score increased from original of 4/2/5/3/10. Seems best on draught.

A dark yellow beer with a nice white head. The aroma is a strong hoppy one - really nice - it almost fills the room when you pour it and makes you think of a Czech pilsener. The flavor is very sweet (maybe too sweet) with a nice but not that prominent bitterness. A little more balance would help. A good beer for a pilsener.