About
The current castle Ter Dolen (De Dool) in Helchteren dates back to the 16th Century, but the estate’s history draws back much farther. In the Middle Ages, it served as summer residence, and later as refuge, for the abbots of the Abbey of Sint-Truiden. Its first recorded mention dates back to 1282. Throughout the centuries, the castle had a turbulent history. By 1977, the castle was uninhabited and started to decay. In 1993, Mieke Desplenter purchased the castle and its estate, and started a renovation project. A year later, the Ter Dolen brewery opened its doors with great acclaim.
In 1994, a hypermodern brewery was installed in the coach house of the medieval castle. The brewery comprises six stainless steel cilinder-conical yeast and lager tanks. The brew kettle has a capacity of 25 hectolitres per brew. Since 2013, the brewery disposes of its own bottling plant and a new warehouse with hothouse, so that the entire process from brew to bottle can now take place in-house.
In 1994, a hypermodern brewery was installed in the coach house of the medieval castle. The brewery comprises six stainless steel cilinder-conical yeast and lager tanks. The brew kettle has a capacity of 25 hectolitres per brew. Since 2013, the brewery disposes of its own bottling plant and a new warehouse with hothouse, so that the entire process from brew to bottle can now take place in-house.
8/10
Tried
on 01 Mar 2025
at 12:05
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Hazy dark orange/amber with an off-white head. Aroma of yeast, fruits, caramel, a bit sugary. Flavour is sweet caramel, some malt sweetness. Some alcohol in the finish. Medium to high body, which is the best aspect of this brew. Yes, a very nice Tripel.
Tried
on 18 Feb 2025
at 05:18
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle at home. Aroma is pale malt, light fruity, yeast, spicy notes, coriander, slightly perfumed. Flavour is moderate sweet and light bitter. Very ordinary Belgian Blond Ale, but a pleasant example of the style.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Feb 2025
at 15:41
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle at home. Aroma is dark malt, caramel, candy sugar, raisins, spicy notes, touch of dark chocolate. Flavour is medium sweet. Body is medium. Too much candy sugar for my taste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Feb 2025
at 15:40
3.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 3
Flavor 3
Texture 6
Overall 3
Bottle from Speciaalbierpakket. Aroma is sweet artificial cherry candy, sugar, and marzipan. Flavour is heavy sugary sweetness and light tart. Body is medium. Way too artificial and sugary, not to my liking at all.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Feb 2025
at 10:34
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from Drankenhandel Leiden. Aroma is Belgian yeast with pale malt, spicy and fruity notes, some citrus, and floral tones. Sweetish flavour with a mild bitterness. Medium body. Solid Belgian, nice balance between yeast and fruits.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Feb 2025
at 11:59
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Hazy yellow colour with large white head.Aroma of citrus and coriander nice lively and fruity to with hint of yeast and flower mild and fresh finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Feb 2025
at 11:31
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Pours clear, medium colored blonde. Stable medium small white head. Scent is sweet, maltsyrup, typical NA. Very mild on the hops. Taste is a bit bitter, but not enough to match the dominent syrupy sweetness. Cornsyrup / maltsyrup,... Tastes cheap, simple, and typical NA. To call this an IPA is... Fantasyfull. Drinkable, but even more forgeteable.
Tried
on 04 Feb 2025
at 01:04
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Аромат отличный. Много специй сразу, чтото между гвоздикой и кориандром, много сладких цветочных ноток, и вообще на вит похоже. Есть пшеница, но не много. Цвет бледно золотой, пена стойкая и белая, мылится. Вкус продолжение запаха. Много цветов, уже меньше кориандра и специй, но больше пшеницы. При глотке намек на хмель, легкая горчинка. Послевкусие с характером на без алкоголя. В целом хороший блонд, почти золотой крепкий эль.
Tried
on 01 Feb 2025
at 11:28
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Pours a hazed blonde. Large stable white head. Scent is recognizable NA , sticky maltsweetness. Taste is more of that cornsyrup / maltsyrup typicality. Medium body, medium carbo. Everything is very medium here. The cascara doesn't give much taste or aroma at all, perhaps a bit of earhtyness / spicyness, but it's very, very hidden. Mild bitterness. Very forgeteable, but nothing off.
Tried
on 31 Jan 2025
at 23:48