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A spicy beer with a hearty meal, a refreshing glass with a summer dish, or a strong variant with a delicious piece of cheese. There is a specialty beer for every meal. Choose your favorite below and be inspired by our beers that are anything but lager. Our specialty beers excel in both flavor and complexity. Discover the different types, order easily online, and enjoy fast delivery with glass breakage insurance. Questions about our specialty beers? Contact us.
Order specialty beers and enjoy a surprising explosion of flavors
Compared to pilsner beers, specialty beers have a more complex flavor, higher alcohol content, and a different brewing technique. While pilsners are often refreshing thirst-quenchers, specialty beers have a more pronounced character with notes of spices and hops. Here's how to recognize the unique flavors of these beers:
- They are top-fermented, which means the fermentation process takes place at a temperature of 12°C to 35°C. This allows for more variation in flavors and the addition of ingredients like coriander, orange, or anise.
- Specialty beers feature fruity, spicy, malty, and hoppy notes. It is the balance of these elements that makes these beers so unique. Every sip reveals a new flavor.
- In some dark specialty beers, you can taste a pronounced explosion of flavors such as chocolate and caramel, also found in old brown beers.
The different types of specialty beers at Belgian Beer Heaven
At Belgian Beer Heaven, you'll find more than 1,600 Belgian beers. Below is a small selection of our specialty beers:
- Trappist beers, brewed by monks, have a rich body with flavors of ripe fruit and malt. Popular Trappist beers include the "Westmalle Tripel" from Westmalle Brewery, beers from Chimay Brewery, and Trappists from Rochefort Brewery.
- Saison beers, like "Saison Dupont" or "Paljas Saison," with an alcohol content of 5% to 6%, are ideal thirst-quenchers in summer.
- Belgian fruit beers are also part of the specialty beer category. Think of the "Lindemans Framboise" from Lindemans Brewery, the "St. Louis Peche" from Van Honsebrouck Brewery, or the "Chouffe Cherry" from La Chouffe Brewery.
- Tripel beers with a higher alcohol content of 9% and a deep golden color. These robust beers are often as complex as they are balanced.
How to serve your specialty beer
When pouring and serving your favorite specialty beer, keep the following factors in mind:
- Temperature: for fruit beers, serve between 4°C and 6°C, for saison beers and wheat beers, serve between 6°C and 8°C, and for stronger beers, serve between 8°C and 12°C.
- Type of glass: a tripel or saison beer is best served in a tulip glass, strong Trappist beers in a goblet, and fruit beers in a flute. Looking for the perfect glass? Discover our wide range of beer glasses.
- Pouring technique: tilt your glass when you start pouring to avoid too much foam. When your bottle is almost empty, straighten your glass. Fan of complex flavors? Pour the last part of the bottle, the yeast sediment, as it contains all the pronounced aromas of your beer.
Gift a specialty beer package from Belgian Beer Heaven
In our assortment, you'll find over 1,600 different beers. Not sure which of these specialty beers is your favorite? Or are you looking for the perfect gift for a true beer lover? Discover our Heavenly Selections range, carefully composed beer packages full of flavors. Add a selection of savory snacks and enjoy a cozy and delicious evening together.
Order your specialty beers at Belgian Beer Heaven
Our specialty beers have stolen your heart. Order your package before 12 PM and receive your beers the next day at your home. Questions about our selection of Belgian beers? Contact us, we are happy to provide you with expert advice.
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