Bourgogne des Flandres Brune, produced at the legendary Timmermans brewery, benefits from a unique, ancient brewing technique known as ‘lambic infusion’. In this process, a selection of the best lambics is blended with a top-fermented brown ale. After months of maturation in oak barrels, the result is a full flavoured brown ale topped with a creamy foam.
Similar to the Flemish brown ales, but without the acidity, with an aftertaste that draws attention to its distinguished character.
Otto Thebeerdude –
Pours clear dark brown with strong red hue and a bubbly off-white head. Aroma is kind of thin. Taste is sharp, sour and acidic, with a light whiff of a basement! A gentle sweetness in the background with strong carbonation. Aftertaste is short and sour, an easily drinkable sour red.
Phil D –
I found this a very pleasing beer, full bodied, lovely flavour with a sweetish after taste. I recommend
Pukka P –
Somewhat sweet and fruity akin to cola but with moderate sourness that stops it being sickly.
Kristin –
Very pleasant balance of sour and sweet. Pours with a nice foaming head. Great drinking experience,, one to buy again
Ben L –
Great combo of sourness, sweetness and strength. First had this beer in Bruges and having this at home during lockdown really brought back lovely memories. I’d recommend to Belgian beer lovers.
Chris Snape –
I am 58 years old, have travelled extensively in my life, and have drunk many beers over those years. I normally prefer a lager, but this beer is the best I have ever tasted, and is a regular order for me since I first visited the brewery in Bruges. Its not really one to drink all night, for me. I think 3 or 4 bottles as a starter works best. The taste in not what you expect from the dark appearance, There a delicious sweetness to it, not unlike some of the Christmas ales I’ve tasted. On top of that the Beers of Europe delivery was very prompt and the price much better than available elsewhere.
Tony –
Quite a sweet brown beer. A bit weak for my liking,but went down easily
Elle M –
I expected this to be sour but was pleasantly surprised it was the opposite. Smooth full body and hint of sweetness
Eddie Emmerson –
For a Flanders ale, this is much sweeter than what is usually expected and does not have them nice balsamic notes as expeted.