{"title":"Brouwerij Van Steenberge","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrouwerij Van Steenberge is in Ertvelde in East Flanders and has been brewing since 1784, now with six generations of brewers. The brewery is known for top-fermented beers, including Gulden Draak, Piraat and Augustijn. At Hoptimaal you mostly see tripels, such as De Garre and Fourchette, plus a witbier and a bock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA family brewery in Ertvelde since 1784\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of Brouwerij Van Steenberge begins in 1784 in Ertvelde, in East Flanders. It started out as a farm brewery under the name De Peer, a small agricultural business that gradually grew into a proper brewing company. Six generations of brewers later, the brewery is still an independent family business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important moment came at the end of the twentieth century. Van Steenberge then took over the recipes and the yeast of the Augustinian monks of Ghent. That kept an old brewing tradition alive and gave the brewery a range of special beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also visit the brewery. Bar Baptist is above the brewery, and among the hop fields you'll find Hopspot, a microbrewery with its own bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop fermentation and its own yeast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Steenberge sticks to top fermentation. According to Global Beer, the brewery works with its own yeast strain, and that gives the beers their recognisable depth. The best-known names are Gulden Draak and Piraat. The brewery also brews Augustijn, Baptist, Bornem, Gentse Tripel and Export 1784, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourchette is a tripel made in collaboration with top chefs and meant to be drunk with food. You taste a mild bitterness with citrus and floral notes. De Garre was originally a beer for the hidden café of the same name in Bruges and comes in at 11%. Monk’s Café is a mildly sour oud bruin, according to Global Beer a recipe from the early years of the brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVan Steenberge at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Steenberge is mostly tripels in our range, supplemented with a witbier and a bock. These are De Garre Tripel, Fourchette (33 cl and 75 cl), Baptist Wit and Leutebok 2004. The strength runs from 5 to 11%. De Garre Tripel and Fourchette are among the highest-rated beers on Untappd. The range changes, so check the webshop to see what's in stock now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the brewery, the top-fermented beers taste best in the right glass, with the sediment and a firm head of foam. Drink Baptist Wit and Fourchette well chilled, and the freshness and the bitters come out best. You drink De Garre at 11% more slowly and a little less cold, so the warm notes have room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Brouwerij Van Steenberge come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrouwerij Van Steenberge comes from Ertvelde in East Flanders, Belgium. The brewery started in 1784 as a farm brewery under the name De Peer and is still a family business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Brouwerij Van Steenberge make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly top-fermented beers, with its own yeast. Gulden Draak, Piraat, Augustijn and Fourchette are well known, and the brewery also makes Baptist, Bornem, Gentse Tripel, Monk’s Café and Export 1784, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you best pour Van Steenberge beers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brewery recommends pouring the top-fermented beers into the right glass, with the sediment and a firm head of foam. That way they come into their own best.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"van-steenberge-fourchette-75cl","title":"Van Steenberge Fourchette 75cl","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eFourchette brings together the refined flavour thinking of top chefs and the know-how of six generations of master brewers. The result is a golden, full-bodied multigrain tripel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a full body at 7.5% ABV. Noble hop varieties, high fermentation and a secondary fermentation create a velvety line between soft bitterness (22 IBU) and refreshment. The finish stays smooth and easy-drinking despite the weight in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFourchette comes from Van Steenberge, a Belgian brewery that pairs six generations of brewing craft with inspiration from the professional kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Van Steenberge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444568961369,"sku":"","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"van-steenberge-fourchette","title":"Van Steenberge Fourchette","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eFourchette pairs the refined flavours of top chefs with the know-how of six generations of master brewers. The result is a golden, full-bodied multigrain tripel at 7.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a full, velvety tripel where the bitterness stays soft and freshness leads the finish. According to the brewery, this comes from precious hop varieties combined with top fermentation and secondary fermentation. The multigrain base adds body on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVan Steenberge is a Belgian brewery, and Fourchette draws on six generations of brewing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Van Steenberge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444643967321,"sku":"","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-1008.png?v=1767631637"},{"product_id":"brouwerij-van-steenberge-baptist-wit","title":"Van Steenberge Baptist Wit","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBaptist Wit from Brouwerij Van Steenberge puts a contemporary spin on Belgian witbier tradition. At 5% ABV, this accessible wheat beer focuses on freshness and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect coriander and subtle citrus peel, classic hallmarks of the style. The palate delivers crisp, lightly spiced character with soft wheat tones and a gentle tartness. The mouthfeel is smooth and hazy, the finish short and refreshing with a hint of citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrouwerij Van Steenberge has been brewing in Ertvelde, East Flanders since 1784. This family-run operation combines six generations of brewing expertise with modern beer explorations like the Baptist range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brouwerij Van Steenberge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58399275942233,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2419_processed.png?v=1782395691"},{"product_id":"brouwerij-van-steenberge-de-garre","title":"Van Steenberge De Garre Tripel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDe Garre is a Belgian tripel with bold character and 11% alcohol. This blonde ale combines classic tripel characteristics with a richer, fuller body than typically found in the style.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect ripe apple and pear backed by honey and floral hop aromas. The palate delivers dried fruit, candy sugar and a warming alcohol note, while the malt sweetness finds subtle balance through spicy-fruity bitterness. The mouthfeel is robust and full, with a long, warming finish where sweet malt and alcohol interplay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrouwerij Van Steenberge has been brewing in Ertvelde since 1784, renowned for powerful Belgian specialties like Gulden Draak and Piraat. 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On the palate the beer is round and full, finishing with a warming note that reflects its strength without turning harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrouwerij Van Steenberge in Ertvelde has been brewing since 1784 and remains family-run into its sixth generation, best known for classics like Gulden Draak and Piraat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brouwerij Van Steenberge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59437688029529,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0587_processed.png?v=1789643333"}],"url":"https:\/\/hoptimaal.com\/en\/collections\/brouwerij-van-steenberge.oembed","provider":"Hoptimaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}