Brouwerij De Ranke

Commercial Brewery in Dottignies, Hainaut, Belgium 🇧🇪
Associated Venue: De Ranke - Taproom

Established in 1996

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Rue Du Petit Tourcoing 1a, Dottignies, 7711, Belgium
Subsidiaries
Brouwerij De Ranke owns 1 brewery:
Description
In 1994 Nino Bacelle decides - after a lot of experimental brews - that he is ready to bring his own beer to the market. It’s the start of Brewery Nino Bacelle. In 1995 Nino meets Guido Devos through the beer tasters association HOP. Guido is a founding member of HOP and has been active as an amateur brewer for years. Nino and Guido decide to pool resources and knowledge and hereby “Brewery Nino Bacelle“ turns into Brewery De Ranke. This name refers to the vines on which the main ingredient for beer grows: hops. The beers are brewed at the Deca Brewery

In 2005, after 11 years of brewing at Brewery Deca, Nino and Guido decide to start their own brewery in Dottenijs.

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8

Fruity, slightly hoppy and grassy with some floral notes, funky farmyardy yeastiness, spices, bitterness, bready maltiness and earthiness. Quite nice and refreshing hoppy Belgian ale.

Tried from Bottle on 13 Dec 2025 at 18:09


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7.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle shared at the 2025 Pre-Christmas/NY Zaandam Borrel. Poured a hazy yellow golden colour with a thin broken white head. The aroma is yeasty, citrus fruits. The flavour is moderate sour, with a crisp, super dty, yeasty, tart, vinous palate. Medium bodied with average carbonation.

Tried from Bottle on 12 Dec 2025 at 17:07


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7
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Goudgele kleur, tikje troebel. Nauwelijks schuim. Geur is zuur, houtig, tannine. Retronasaal zuur, iets funky, licht druif. Smaak is zurig, lichtjes bitterig en zelfs een vleugje zoet. Medium body. Iets funky, droge en licht bittere afdronk.

Tried from Bottle at Kim Jong-Un Buurtcentrum Zaandam on 12 Dec 2025 at 17:04


8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Bottle shared thanks to Borrie at kermis tasting. Slight hazy golden with snall head. Deep funk, sweet grapes, bread crust, light weedy, bitter oak. Medium sour, less sweet. Medium bodied. Nice.

Tried from Bottle on 12 Dec 2025 at 17:02



8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8.5

Sample uit 75cl fles van Etre Gourmet, Zaandam Kerst/NY tasting. Mistig goudgele kleur, geen kraag. Medium zuur, hout, druiven, witte wijn, eikenhout, citroenschil, friszure smaak, niet te houterig zoals de Ranke dat wel kan zijn soms, heerlijk gebalanceerd en rijk. Lichte body, rond. Erg lekker.

Tried from Bottle from Etre Gourmet (webshop) on 12 Dec 2025 at 10:28


7.3
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

'tis is the season. Clear amber pour with a stable, fluffy white head. Aromas of brioche, candied fruits, some marmalade. Taste is quite similar with some herbal notes for a decent finish. Not bad at all.

Tried from Bottle from Malt Attacks on 30 Nov 2025 at 22:33


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8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Bouteille 75cl partagée avec Hiroki. BB 30/05/2029.
Belle couleur dorée, pâle, col léger crémeux blanc tenace.
Arôme est frais bien sur le fruité avec de belles notes d'agrumes, fraicheur presque d'abricot voire touche de Reine Claude.
Palais garde une approche classique belge dans le côté du malt et des houblons nobles - je note cependant un léger effet funk voire acidulé - soit de la base de la bière ou du raisin. Là où tout cela change est au niveau de l'apport et complexité du Souvignier Gris qui confère un caractère fruité plaisant oscillant sur des notes douces agrumes, rondeur fine de fruits à noyaux avec un relent discret épicé. Entre ce côté fin acidulé reste aussi présent une note adoucie.
Une belle réussite, meilleur souvenir que d'autres bières de la série 'Grapevine' avec ici, un cépage 100% terroir belge.

Tried from Bottle from Malting Pot on 30 Nov 2025 at 09:03


7.6
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle from Drankenhandel Leiden. Fairly bitter with grassy and herbal hop, some malt, peppery yeast. Long bitter finish, dry. Medium body. Dependable, very drinkable.

Tried from Bottle from Drankenhandel Leiden on 28 Nov 2025 at 21:12


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

A clear dark brown beer with a beige head. Aroma of mild chocolate, dark malt, caramel, some berries. Taste of roasted dark malt, chocolate, caramel, hints of berries.

Tried from Bottle on 28 Nov 2025 at 19:47