{"title":"Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck","description":"\u003cp\u003eKasteel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA family brewery in Izegem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKasteel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the brewery site, the Bierkasteel, you can take a brewery tour, have a beer in Michelles Pub \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA wide range of brands and styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you best drink a Kasteel quadrupel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon'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.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"van-honsebrouck-kasteel-cuvee-du-chateau","title":"Kasteel Cuvée","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eKasteel Cuvée aims for the flavour profile of a ten-year-old Kasteel Donker, delivered as an 11% ABV quadrupel. At 20 IBU, dark fruit and malt lead the way rather than hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect the characteristic malt aroma with accents of caramel, sultanas, figs, spices and candied fruit. On the palate, fruity notes reminiscent of port or madeira come through. The finish adds a subtle hoppy bitterness, with hints of fruit and aniseed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelgium's Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck brews Kasteel Cuvée, drawing on the flavour of its own Kasteel Donker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55814767018329,"sku":null,"price":2.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-1-Photoroom_41def2c7-01af-4d6d-8fa9-c6496c30a2a1.png?v=1753869012"},{"product_id":"kasteel-barista-chocolate-quad","title":"Kasteel Barista Chocolate Quad","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eKasteel Barista Chocolate Quad builds a bridge to the world of hot drinks: think coffee and chocolate, translated into a Belgian quadrupel of 11% ABV in a 330 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose and palate, expect caramel, cacao and roast malt, a combination that echoes black coffee and chocolate. At 20 IBU, the bitterness stays restrained. The finish carries the warmth of the alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck brews this beer in Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55984985375065,"sku":null,"price":2.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-147-Photoroom_694b4ee7-ae3b-4842-936b-364709e4c0c7.png?v=1755783836"}],"url":"https:\/\/hoptimaal.com\/en\/collections\/kasteel-brouwerij-vanhonsebrouck.oembed","provider":"Hoptimaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}