I will now have this beer for the fifth time, and review it for the second. The first time was over fifteen years ago, in January of 2007, and I must’ve got a bad bottle. Or was in a bad mood, or something. I certainly wasn’t new to Belgian beers then. I was so dissatisfied that I gave it a 3 out of 5 on BeerAdvocate, a whopping 18% below the average. I felt that it needed a fairer review, and bought a $20 4-pack (which was only $18 a few weeks earlier), and, yes, I do wish the store sold more beers as singles. But, I enjoyed the first 3 bottles so much that I knew I had to do right by Brugse Zot .
De Halve Maan Brugse Zot Belgian Ale.
6% ABV. 23 IBU. Brouwerij de Halve Maan, Vlanderen, Belgium.
I’ve always like the label on this one. The jester looks like he’s doing a version of R. Crumb’s “Keep on Truckin “ dance.
Clear, bright golden/ amber coloring, slim white head.
In the nose: sweetish Belgian malt and yeast character floods the nostrils. Blend of citrus and stone fruit notes, with orange mingling with apricot and peach. Lovely.
In the mouth: from the start, the palate is grabbed by a mix of sweet and tart, a spritz of hops to match a raft of malt, and an indescribable essence that is a component of many delicious Belgian ales. Light bodied, delicate, easy drinking, smooth and delightful.
A tasty treat that all Belgian beer fans should get to know.
Brugse Zot is a goldenblond beer with a rich froth and a fruity flavouring. The beer is brewed with four different kinds of malt and two aromatic varieties of hop which give the beer its unique taste.
With an alcochol degrees proof of 6 % Vol it is a well balanced, easy drinking beer with character.
Brugse Zot is a natural beer born out of a selection of only the best ingredients. Thanks to the refermentation in the bottle, the beer has a longer natural life.
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