Leroy Breweries
Commercial Brewery
in
Watou,
West Flanders,
Belgium 🇧🇪
Associated Venue: Brouwershof (Van Eecke brewery and tap)
- Out of business
Established in 1624
Contact
Description
Leroy Het Sas : The original brewery "Het Sas", later Brouwerij Leroy, established in Boezinge in 1572; destroyed in the First World War and rebuilt in 1924. Named after a lock ('sas' in Dutch) in the nearby canal. Cooperating with Van Eecke (Leroy Breweries Watou) since 1962. Both breweries merged into Leroy Breweries in 2016.
Leroy Watou : Established as a castle brewery for the count of Watou in 1624 and also known formerly as Brouwerij De Gouden Leeuw. Has long been connected to Leroy in Boezinge through family ties, with both breweries cooperating since 1962. They merged into Leroy Breweries in 2016; the Watou branch now does all the actual brewing (while Boezinge handles conditioning and bottling).
From the website:
Leroy Breweries staat al meer dan 4 eeuwen voor traditie, vakmanschap en passie, weerspiegeld in een assortiment kwalitatief hoogstaande bieren. Zelfs de Franse Revolutie en de Eerste Wereldoorlog konden de brouwerijen niet klein krijgen en ondertussen leiden de tiende en elfde brouwersgeneratie van de familie Leroy alles in goede banen.
From the website:
Leroy Breweries staat al meer dan 4 eeuwen voor traditie, vakmanschap en passie, weerspiegeld in een assortiment kwalitatief hoogstaande bieren. Zelfs de Franse Revolutie en de Eerste Wereldoorlog konden de brouwerijen niet klein krijgen en ondertussen leiden de tiende en elfde brouwersgeneratie van de familie Leroy alles in goede banen.
Leroy Watou : Established as a castle brewery for the count of Watou in 1624 and also known formerly as Brouwerij De Gouden Leeuw. Has long been connected to Leroy in Boezinge through family ties, with both breweries cooperating since 1962. They merged into Leroy Breweries in 2016; the Watou branch now does all the actual brewing (while Boezinge handles conditioning and bottling).
From the website:
Leroy Breweries staat al meer dan 4 eeuwen voor traditie, vakmanschap en passie, weerspiegeld in een assortiment kwalitatief hoogstaande bieren. Zelfs de Franse Revolutie en de Eerste Wereldoorlog konden de brouwerijen niet klein krijgen en ondertussen leiden de tiende en elfde brouwersgeneratie van de familie Leroy alles in goede banen.
From the website:
Leroy Breweries staat al meer dan 4 eeuwen voor traditie, vakmanschap en passie, weerspiegeld in een assortiment kwalitatief hoogstaande bieren. Zelfs de Franse Revolutie en de Eerste Wereldoorlog konden de brouwerijen niet klein krijgen en ondertussen leiden de tiende en elfde brouwersgeneratie van de familie Leroy alles in goede banen.
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
bottiglia 33 cl, bel cappello di schiuma bianca fine pannosa persistente, color giallo limpido, al naso lieviti belgi spezie frutta a pasta gialla zucchero filato, in bocca caramello frutta a pasta gialla marmellata di pesche frutta candita, carbonazione moderata, corpo rotondo, molto dolce con amaro moderato. E piacevole ma niente di speciale. c. Luppoli e Uva Varese 26.06.20
Tried
from Can
on 26 Jun 2020
at 17:50
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
75cl bottle shared with Eric in Eecke during the famous covid lockdown of 2020. Pours a lightly misty gold with typically huge white head. Big floral fruity nose with that familiar Hommelbier hop notes. Taste continues with a noticeably fruitier hop profile than usual, pine, lime, freshly-cut grass coming through alongside some nice floral shades. Pleasant bitterness. Good year this.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jun 2020
at 09:49
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from Belgiuminabox, Antwerp. Mahogany coloured pour with a beige head. Red apple, sweet malt, red fruits in the aroma. Taste is sweet malt, jammy red fruits. Sweet malty mouthfeel. Quite tart in the close.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 May 2020
at 22:48
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle from Belgiuminabox, Antwerp. Dark brown pour with a beige head. Nose is coconut toffee,almond,marzipan, raisin. Taste is caramel, dried fruit, more coconut toffee, sweet malt. Lots of alcohol warmth. Sweet malty finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 May 2020
at 15:25
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Belgiuminabox, Antwerp. Hazy burnt orange pour with a white head. Lemongrass,spice,baked apple aromas. Taste is lemon sherbet,lots more spice,yellow melon,kiwi fruit. Spicy sweet finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 May 2020
at 14:59
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Large foamy head left a froth on a hazy dark golden body. Yeast & outdoor aroma. Medium bodied, light carbonation & a clean back. Belgian yeast, hints of Brett, pithy, hoppy & lemon tastes with a long tangy finish.
Tried
on 29 May 2020
at 16:14
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Murky brown to auburn pour with a thinnish head. Aroma of cherries and something like slightly off tangerines. Spices and licorice provide a nice accompaniment. Taste is mildly tart up front, full of cherries, turns immediately sweeter though, full of licorice. Overall, nice balance of sweet, tart and spice. Medium bodied, mild carbonation. I was skeptical at first but this settled into being a nice one.
Tried
on 08 May 2020
at 17:11
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
330ml bottle. Poured a slightly hazy golden colour with a lasting frothy white head. The aroma is Belgian yeast, mineral, sweet fruits. The flavour is moderate sweet, light bitter, with a crisp, fruity, mineral, earthy, fake sugar palate. Medium bodied with lively carbonation. Nice, but a little too sweet for me.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 May 2020
at 23:29
6/10
Tried
on 30 Apr 2020
at 15:39
6/10
Tried
on 30 Apr 2020
at 15:38