Somehow my health issues disappeared when I moved to Europe so I'm back. Still retired. Still travling but now with a "home" base. On Instagram @beer_travlr and Untappd as Travlr but it's easiest to reach me on Signal or WhatsApp
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8.8/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle at the source shared with kraddel and kraddel mom, cheers! cloudy golden orange color white edge head. aroma of stonefruit and tannins. taste is tannic apple skins and light funk, very vinous. tasty
Tried
from Bottle
at
Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen & lambik-O-droom
on 08 Sep 2026
at 15:00
6.9/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 6
Overall 7
Shared by kraddel, thank you sir. Beautiful bright golden amber color, still. Aroma is vinous but slightly harsh. Taste is more harsh, reminiscent of sherry but muchg boozier. Not my cup of tea
Tried
at
Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen & lambik-O-droom
on 08 Sep 2026
at 14:57
8.6/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 9
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle from the source shared with kraddel & kraddel mom. hazy golden color bright white edge head. nice vinous funky aroma. taste is binous fruity and dry with light tannins. very tasty
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from Bottle
at
Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen & lambik-O-droom
on 08 Sep 2026
at 14:55
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
IMHO the true test of a brewer's skill is whether they can make a flavorful low abv beer - and as expected, de la Senne passes with flying colors. This has an aroma that reminds me of its older brother, a beer I loved to drink on tap at Kulminator. The taste is bitter straw and lemon, and the body is substantial. Solid flavor but very refreshing on a hot day. During a summer that doesn't seem to end in Germany, this beer was a nice pick-me-up.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Bierhandel Dekoninck
on 08 Sep 2026
at 11:01
9/10
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Setting 9
Selection 9
Service 9
Food 8
Value 9
Overall 9
Second visit today for an open day event. Characterful barn now full of barrels and foeders. Modern taproom with a serving bar/coolers and a separate bottle shop. Lots of outdoor space with umbrella tables and picnic tables scattered about. Neither event was very crowded, and this year's event had 10 or so brewers of mainly spontaneously fermented beers and natural wines.Friendly service.Very tasty beers. Good prices. A short distance from Halle, which makes a good base to stay. Well worth a visit.
Visited on 06 Sep 2026
at 17:39
7.4/10
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Setting 9
Selection 6
Service 7
Food 8
Value 7
Overall 8
A beautiful location with challenging parking, but easily walkable from the abbey. Huge place on two levels. Despite a light crowd, it took about 45 minutes to get a table, the maitre d' was extremely disorganized. Once seated the service was prompt and friendly. Food is tasty, and there are multiple ways you can get your Orval fix. Worthwhile, but reserve a table to avoid the fuss.
Visited on 06 Sep 2026
at 17:10
7.8/10
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Setting 10
Selection 5
Service 8
Food
Value 7
Overall 9
Gorgeous place in a beautiful setting. Parking can be challenging on a weekend. A visit to the museum and a walk through the ruins are well worth it, and then of course you can buy a box of beer with a glass on the way out, and maybe some cheese and mustard if you like.
Visited on 06 Sep 2026
at 17:07
6.8/10
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Setting 8
Selection 7
Service 5
Food
Value 8
Overall 6
A pleasant enough place in a nice location right on the main square. Decent selection included a handful of house beers. Light snax only. On a crowded Friday night there was only one guy working both inside and outside tables, so after a 35 minute wait for a second beer I got up and paid at the bar. And went to Parlement.
Visited on 06 Sep 2026
at 17:04
Travlr
is visiting
Blue Note Pub
located in Halle, Belgium
1 month ago
9/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 9
Bottle at the namesake source courtesy of Geert, thank you! Clear bright golden color, swiftly settling bubbles. Aroma of dusty 19th century attics. Taste has moderate funk and overripe stonefruit. Dry finish. delicious
Tried
from Bottle
from
Villa Servais
on 04 Sep 2026
at 15:39