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Bottle and glass De Koninck Bolleke

Flanders · Province of Antwerp

De Koninck Bolleke

Antwerp character in a round glass.

Spéciale BelgeSaaz hops
ALCOHOL / VOL.
5,2 %
COLOUR
Amber

Bolleke balances soft malt, a little caramel and restrained hops. Its amber colour and moderate strength offer an approachable expression of Spéciale Belge. The name comes from the rounded glass traditionally used to serve it.

Ingredients

What goes into the beer

WaterBarley maltSaaz-Saaz hopsYeast

Flavour profile

From first glance to the finish

Appearance
Clear amber with a cream-coloured head.
Aroma
Light malt, hops and a hint of caramel.
Palate
Mellow malt, caramel and gentle bitterness.

Craft and tradition

Brewing

Top fermentation. Bitterness: 23 IBU; colour: 28 EBC; original gravity: 12.2 °Plato.