Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck
Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck is a Belgian brewery from Izegem in Flanders, which itself speaks of craftsmanship since 1811. Its beers include Kasteel, Filou, Bacchus, St-Louis and Brigand, ranging from tripel and dark beer to kriek and gueuze. At Hoptimaal you'll find two strong quadrupels from the brewery.
- LocationIzegem, Vlaams Gewest
- TypeRegional brewery
- Untappd 3.61 · 1.4M ratings
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A family brewery in Izegem
Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck is a Belgian brewery from Izegem. The brewery's own website carries the line 'Craftsmanship since 1811' ('Vakmanschap sinds 1811'). According to Wikipedia, the brewery is run by the seventh generation of brewers from the Van Honsebrouck family.
At the brewery site, the Bierkasteel, you can take a brewery tour, have a beer in Michelles Pub & Brasserie and buy merchandise in the Bierboetiek. The brewery calls itself the most modern brewery in Europe. That is its own claim and not independent information.
A wide range of brands and styles
Under the Kasteel name, the brewery releases a range of Belgian specialty beers, including Kasteel Tripel, Kasteel Rouge, Kasteel Tropical and Kasteel Donker. According to Wikipedia, both Kasteel Donker and Kasteel Tripel are 11% ABV. Kasteel Rouge is a blend of Kasteel Donker with cherry liqueur and comes in at 8%. Featured now on the website is Kasteel Tropical Twist, a summery cocktail beer based on Kasteel Tropical, enriched with almond and lime.
The brewery has more brands besides. Filou is a Belgian Tripel and Brigand is a strong blond beer. Bacchus comes as kriek, Flemish oud bruin and framboise. St-Louis stands for lambic and gueuze, including Premium Gueuze, Premium Kriek and Fond Tradition.
Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck at Hoptimaal
At Hoptimaal you can choose from two quadrupels from the brewery, both in 33 cl and both 11%. They are Kasteel Cuvée and Kasteel Barista Chocolate Quad, which are highly rated on Untappd. So you bring them home for the heavier, darker side of Belgian beer.
Take your time with quadrupels like these and don't drink them ice cold. Take the bottle or can out of the fridge a few minutes before opening, so the malt sweetness and the dark notes come through better. Pour into a tulip or goblet glass and take your time, because at 11% this is a beer to share or to spread over an evening.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck come from?
The brewery comes from Izegem in Flanders, Belgium. That is also where the Bierkasteel is, with a brewery tour, a pub and brasserie and a beer boutique.
What kind of beer does Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck make?
The brewery makes Belgian specialty beers under brands such as Kasteel, Filou, Bacchus, St-Louis and Brigand. They range from tripel, dark beer and strong blond to kriek, framboise, lambic and gueuze, plus a cocktail beer like Kasteel Tropical Twist.
How do you best drink a Kasteel quadrupel?
Don't serve an 11% quadrupel ice cold, but after a few minutes out of the fridge. That way the dark, sweet notes come into their own. Pour it into a tulip or goblet glass.
