Beyond the blonde: discovering new flavors

Who said beer is just a three -tone drink? Blonde, dark and toast are only the beginning of a sensory trip that brewers are taking to new heights. Today we bring you a journey through the universe of the most unusual beers in the world, where flavors challenge the imagination.

Sparkling surprises! Beers with flavor to …

Get ready to open your mind (and your palate) with this surprising list of beers that seem taken from a dream or perhaps somewhat curious party.

1. Pizza flavor beer

Imagine a bubbling tomato sauce in a bottle. The creators of ‘Mamma Mia’ in Illinois thought that combining beer and pizza was a great idea and achieved it with ingredients such as Mozzarella and Oregano.

2. Tea beer with lemon

The Canadians of Mill St. Brewery take a refreshing turn to the classic ice tea with a beer that mixes the taste of Earl Gray and other teas. You can only find it in the North cold.

3. Beer Flavor Cream

How about a beer who remembers a French dessert? Southern Tier took the freedom to create a beer that evokes the sweetness of the Crème Brulée. A whim for sweet lovers!

4. Hot dog flavor beer

Did you ever think you could drink your favorite food? ‘The Butcher’ combines beer with sausage flavor, achieving a sip that is as unexpected as it is delicious.

5. Dona flavor beer

Shenondoah Brewery surprised everyone by launching a Stout that is in fact a fun dessert option, infused with chocolate and caramel notes.

6. Berry with champagne

Sometimes ideas are better in theory. Krait Prestige tried to mix beer with champagne, but the result evaporated from the market as fast as it was created.

7. Milk -flavored beer

Japan’s Abashiri brewery launched ‘Bilky’, a beer that gives the idea of ​​a foamy shake, using milk in its elaboration process. Perfect for the darker!

8. Spicy beer

Mexicans do not stop at anything, not even when making beer. This spicy drink, emulating the popular Coronita, includes a Serrano Chile inside the bottle.

9. tomato beer

Budweiser launched a beer that mixes tomato and clams in a turn that reminds the famous Bloody Mary cocktail, but with additional spark.

10. Yerba mate beer

Brazil welcomes ‘ilex’, a greenish beer made with Yerba Mate, which has been a success since its launch in 2007.

Beyond beer: the flavor revolution

Innovation in the beer world is endless. Each new creation challenges our expectations and revives the old discussion: what is beer really? So the next time you take a sip, ask yourself: what will be the next unexpected flavor that I will find in the vast beer universe?

The monks and their divine elíxir

There was a time when the beer made by the Transmissions monks of the Abbey of Saint Sixtus in Belgium was considered the creme of the creme among the beers of the world. Known for its complexity and its heavenly touch, the Westvletan 12 has been the undisputed queen in multiple beer classifications. But how has this panorama changed?

From kings to plebe beer: the fall of an icon

The times have changed and, although it is still estimated that Westvletan 12 occupies a prestigious second place in Ratebeer, its position has faltered in Beradvocate, where it has fallen to the number 18. What is it due to? With more renowned North American breweries, such as Tree House and The Alchemist in ascent, the competition has intensified.

The secrets behind the ranking

The issue persists: is this loss of position the result of other emerging quality standards or a different appreciation by consumers? The solution can reside on a trip to Belgium, where the beer magic is found in every corner, but, of course, getting a bottle of this jewel is not an easy task.

Aging: the art of patience and temperature

During a recent tasting, we decided to challenge the destination by buying four versions of the famous Quadrupel Trapense: two of seven years, one of five and one fresh. It turns out that storage conditions have a more significant impact than could be imagined. Not all heroes carry a layer; Sometimes, they are simply stored in a cold winery.

Sabor Guardian: The storage difference

The bottles stored at room temperature showed clear oxidation signs, while the fresh, although promising, failed to dazzle. The judges agreed that the 2010 and 2012 versions stored cold were the most prominent, demonstrating that sometimes good taste reaches those who know how to wait.

The mysticism surrounding Westvleteren 12

Despite the difficulty of obtaining a bottle of these, it cannot be ignored that Westvletan 12 remains, in many ways, a symbol. However, after trying several versions, an even more interesting question arose: is the fame of this beer only the result of its mysticism and the era of reviews?

Tastings and comparisons

When evaluating the different years, everything seems to lean towards a mirror of society. Are we buying a story more than a beer? Compared to other trains beers such as St. Bernardus abt 12, the difference becomes subtle. Maybe it’s time to expand our circle of friends beers.

Final notes of an adventurous tasting

From Honey and Jerez to touches of cardboard or vanilla, each version of Westvletere left us questions and learning. Each sip represents a story, a time and a space; But perhaps, in the end, what really matters is to enjoy the beer trip and the emotions that each drink can offer.