Bruegel Amber Ale
Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.
- From:
- Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.
- Belgium
- Style:
- Belgian Pale Ale
Ranked #303 - ABV:
- 5.2%
- Score:
- 80
Ranked #237,536 - Avg:
- 3.49 | pDev: 14.9%
- Reviews:
- 316
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 18, 2023
- Added:
- May 02, 2002
- Wants:
- 8
- Gots:
- 14
SCORE
80
Good
80
Good
No description / notes.
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Reviewed by Dzu from Russian Federation
3.73/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.73/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured into snifter from 0.33 bottle.
L: Nice amber color wti a georgeous white foam head,
S: Plums, lemon , light fruits.
T: Dry one-dimensial taste. A little bit fruity and caramel.
F: Medium body and carbonation.
O: Expected more from thos one. But anyway it's not bad,
Oct 10, 2017L: Nice amber color wti a georgeous white foam head,
S: Plums, lemon , light fruits.
T: Dry one-dimensial taste. A little bit fruity and caramel.
F: Medium body and carbonation.
O: Expected more from thos one. But anyway it's not bad,
Reviewed by Bombelsky from Poland
3.83/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.83/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Amber and cloudy, frothy foam, diminishes to a small crown, good lacing. Mild, yeasty fruity aroma upfront. Apples, pears. Some caramel. Medium, grainy sweetness. Some bitterness. Everything well balanced.
Medium light body. Smooth, bit fluffy on the beginning later watery. Average carbonation. Nice dry, medium-lasting finish.
It is a very good beer for this price.
Mar 10, 2017Medium light body. Smooth, bit fluffy on the beginning later watery. Average carbonation. Nice dry, medium-lasting finish.
It is a very good beer for this price.
Reviewed by Shanex from France
3.54/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.54/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Disappointed in this one that came in a Chritsmas haul gift. An okay amber Ale. Poor color, poor smell and taste, and didn't feel too great. It was a gift but I'm not going to buy this one on my own.
Dec 27, 2016
Reviewed by Jerseyislandbeer from Jersey
3.59/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.59/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
A 330ml bottle brought back from Belgium last summer. Pours a golden clear colour with a white head. Aromas of cereal, banana, apples & caramel. Tastes of yeast, caramel, bread, cereal, banana & apple. Carbonation is medium & body is medium to light. Aftertaste is a light balanced hopped in finish.
Jul 10, 2016
Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois
3.6/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.6/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
From college days while smoking marijuana, I remember Bruegel as one of the Low Countries' painters of scenes from the 17th Century showing everyday life... which includes imbibing beer.
Van Steenberge is one of the most successful Belgian marketers, particularly in the U.S. They have a sampler that I frequent and I got Breugel from the latest. But, I was less impressed by Bruegel. I put this close to the bottom of sampler of 8 for quality. Because of Steenberge's marketing prowess, I do not expect to find Bruegel again in the sampler. But it it is the next sampler, I may or may not drink it. I'm not sure it is worth the calories or a review.
Apr 22, 2016Van Steenberge is one of the most successful Belgian marketers, particularly in the U.S. They have a sampler that I frequent and I got Breugel from the latest. But, I was less impressed by Bruegel. I put this close to the bottom of sampler of 8 for quality. Because of Steenberge's marketing prowess, I do not expect to find Bruegel again in the sampler. But it it is the next sampler, I may or may not drink it. I'm not sure it is worth the calories or a review.
Reviewed by Bruno74200 from France
3.68/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dedicated to the Renaissance painter Bruegel, this ale shows no big merits except for being balanced overall. It's still quite sweet and grainy. Not their best offering
Feb 02, 2016
Rated by Arthuros from France
3.97/5 rDev +13.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.97/5 rDev +13.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Honeyish amber ale.
Good complexity, sweetness, overall very pleasing and very good for its style.
Oct 17, 2015Good complexity, sweetness, overall very pleasing and very good for its style.
Rated by EekDaGeek
4.33/5 rDev +24.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.33/5 rDev +24.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Tastes like a childhood spanish drink called malta, but with a kick. Love it!
Jun 24, 2015
Rated by IckyT2012 from Florida
3.83/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Aged 4 years. I don't know what it tastes like fresh but this is definitely better
May 22, 2015
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