Description
Marsine Brewery:
Nicolas Declercq and Tanguy van der Eecken started their adventure in 2013. Their plan? To recreate a brewery in the impressive Marsinne farm and country house in the Hesbaye village of Couthuin. From the very beginning, beyond the pair’s passion for malt and hops, the project adopted a sustainable dimension. A brewery, yes, but a fair, responsible and equitable one!
Léopold 7:
A little known fact is that a brewery already existed on the site around the mid 19th century. Legend has it (confirmed by ancient documents found in dusty trunks) that it was run by a certain Léopold. It was clear what the name for the product should be to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity.
As for the number 7, it’s simple! Our beers are made from 7 ingredients: three types of cereals (two malts and one wheat), and three types of hops (two aromatic and one bitter). The seventh ingredient is what we call the Léopold touch: an unconventional aromatic bouquet that gives our beers their characteristic flavour.
The future is now!:
In 2020, Nicolas Declercq is the only remaining original member, but the Léopold 7 team has grown over the years with the addition of three young brewers, two sales representatives and a new director, all of whom are passionate about brewing. Strengthened by this shared passion, we are devoted to creating new, modern and unconventional beers, always remaining faithful to the Léopold 7 values: 100% craft production, local sourcing and sustainable values at every stage of the elaboration of our beers, which are all brewed on site. Our latest creations, sold in premium 100% recyclable aluminium cans, are to be enjoyed however you like!
Nicolas Declercq and Tanguy van der Eecken started their adventure in 2013. Their plan? To recreate a brewery in the impressive Marsinne farm and country house in the Hesbaye village of Couthuin. From the very beginning, beyond the pair’s passion for malt and hops, the project adopted a sustainable dimension. A brewery, yes, but a fair, responsible and equitable one!
Léopold 7:
A little known fact is that a brewery already existed on the site around the mid 19th century. Legend has it (confirmed by ancient documents found in dusty trunks) that it was run by a certain Léopold. It was clear what the name for the product should be to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity.
As for the number 7, it’s simple! Our beers are made from 7 ingredients: three types of cereals (two malts and one wheat), and three types of hops (two aromatic and one bitter). The seventh ingredient is what we call the Léopold touch: an unconventional aromatic bouquet that gives our beers their characteristic flavour.
The future is now!:
In 2020, Nicolas Declercq is the only remaining original member, but the Léopold 7 team has grown over the years with the addition of three young brewers, two sales representatives and a new director, all of whom are passionate about brewing. Strengthened by this shared passion, we are devoted to creating new, modern and unconventional beers, always remaining faithful to the Léopold 7 values: 100% craft production, local sourcing and sustainable values at every stage of the elaboration of our beers, which are all brewed on site. Our latest creations, sold in premium 100% recyclable aluminium cans, are to be enjoyed however you like!
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
From tap. Pours hazy orange with a huge off white and creamy head. Aroma is toasted malty and slight fruity. Mild minerals. Toasted malty and breadish. Light bitter. Toasted malty and slight caramelish. Bitter finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 08 Mar 2015
at 07:34
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Klare goldene Farbe, ordentliche weiße Schaumkrone. Geruch sehr malzg, grasig, leicht bitter, Kräuter. Geschmack würzig malzig, floral, hopfig, minmal hefig, ok!
Tried
on 30 Jan 2015
at 15:44
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
33cl bottle from Smatch. Thick creamy white head. Cloudy blond pour. Ok, nothing special.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Jan 2015
at 16:42
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottled@Tuulensuu, Tampere. Deep golden colour bordering to pale amber. Mediumsized white fluffy head. Aroma is fruity, spicy and some slight liquorice and sweet maltiness to it. Flavour is star anise, fruits, some sweet malts along with a bit of toffee as well.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Aug 2014
at 09:16
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Medium offwhite head. Clear amber body. Spicy lavender aroma with perfumy soap notes. Dry spicy lavender and wood taste with herbal notes. Mid-bodied. Mild, soft mouthfeel. Dryish fruity spicy lavender aftertaste with wooden butterscotch notes. Nice, but ordinary. Almost identical to several other beers this trip. (0.33l bottle at Heeren van Liedekercke, Belgium.)
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Aug 2014
at 14:10
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
(Bottle, 0.33 l, at Gastropub Tuulensuu, 20140609) A gusher. The beer poured golden and clear. Its head was quite large and white. Aroma had spices - esecially clove, honey, fruitiness and malts. Palate was medium bodied with quite high carbonation. Flavours were spices, honey, grass, malts and bitterness. Afteraste was fruity and bitter. A confusing mixture of spices and fruitiness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Jun 2014
at 10:30
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Poured by the brewer at his stall in the 2014 Brugge Beer Festival. Comes out the bottle almost clear blonde, slight haze once in the glass, on top a white crown. Yeasty and grainy nose with a citrus hop undertone and a mild spice hint. Tastes good: a pleasant blend of grains and hops with the yeast playing it’s part too. Nothing strong, powerful or different about it, just a well made beer with enough flavour to keep your taste buds happy.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2014
at 04:17
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Bottle 330ml @Gastropub Tuulensuu
Slightly hazy deep orange-amber color, good creamy beige head. Fruity and ginger spicey aroma. Foamy carbonation. Light-bodied. Spicey, white peppery, yeasty flavor. Quite dry and even a bit watery for this ABV. Quite ordinary Belgian ale.
Slightly hazy deep orange-amber color, good creamy beige head. Fruity and ginger spicey aroma. Foamy carbonation. Light-bodied. Spicey, white peppery, yeasty flavor. Quite dry and even a bit watery for this ABV. Quite ordinary Belgian ale.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Dec 2013
at 13:12
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
(bottle, 33cl) Hazy, golden colour with a big and slightly off-white foamy head. Apricot-fruity aroma with shades of citrus, backed by cara-malt and a mildly spicy touch. Moderately sweet flavour, medium to light bodied with a moderate carbonation. Slightly sugary and juicy malty taste with a present spicy touch; sweet, mildly fruity finish with spicy notes. Ok, not a must. 12.XI.13
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Nov 2013
at 14:14
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Imported from my RateBeer account as Léopold 7 (by Brasserie de Marsinne):
Aroma: 6/10, Appearance: 3/5, Taste: 5/10, Palate: 3/5, Overall: 10/20, MyTotalScore: 2.7/5
24/VII/13 - 33cl bottle from Geers (Oostakker) @ my parents' place - BB: n/a (2013-660)
Clear dark orange beer, irregular off-white head, pretty stable, bit adhesive. Aroma: lots of orange peel, citrus, bit sugary, ripe fruits, mango. Mf: ok carbon, light to medium body. Taste: pretty sweet start, lots of orange peel, citrus, orange candy, slightly bitter. Aftertaste: little bitter, lots of orange, citrus, very sweet and sugary, just a little hoppy. Meh.
Aroma: 6/10, Appearance: 3/5, Taste: 5/10, Palate: 3/5, Overall: 10/20, MyTotalScore: 2.7/5
24/VII/13 - 33cl bottle from Geers (Oostakker) @ my parents' place - BB: n/a (2013-660)
Clear dark orange beer, irregular off-white head, pretty stable, bit adhesive. Aroma: lots of orange peel, citrus, bit sugary, ripe fruits, mango. Mf: ok carbon, light to medium body. Taste: pretty sweet start, lots of orange peel, citrus, orange candy, slightly bitter. Aftertaste: little bitter, lots of orange, citrus, very sweet and sugary, just a little hoppy. Meh.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Jul 2013
at 11:07