Brewed at Brasserie de Bastogne in Vaux-sur-sure, Bastogne Pale Ale is an unfiltered, unpasteurised, top fermented beer that re-ferments in the bottle. It is brewed with three varieties of aroma hops: Warrior, Hallertau Hersbrucker and Cascade. Dry hopping with Cascade and Hallertau hops towards the end of the brewing process adds bitterness to the beer, as well as surprising floral and herbal notes.
Bastogne Pale Ale is a fragrant beer with aromas of grass, honey, flowers and grains. Bitter hop flavours are balanced by mild, caramel malt flavours and are followed with a light and dry finish. It makes a delicious pairing with tandoori chicken or with light and refreshing desserts such as panna cotta.
Otto The Bierdude –
Surprisingly hoppy in aroma and taste, where it blends quite well with the cereal, herbal and a bit earthy. Long-lasting light bitterness and a dry finish. A bit all over the place, but enjoyable nonetheless.
Craig Ryan –
Big white foamy head. Old gold in colour. Very rich fruit/floral/orange zest? in the nose, with no bitterness. Virtually no hop bitterness in the mouth, more of a typical Belgian pale ale flavour. Very pleasant & a well balanced drink. For a 5% Belgian ale it punches well above it’s weight in flavour. Would definitely drink again.
Alexander Moore –
This very tasty ale seems to be a bit of a crossover between a Belgium blond and an English IPA. A nice floral citrus taste with some sweet malt then , finished off with a light hoppy bitterness. Very drinkable and recommended.