Brouwerij Slaghmuylder is better known under its Witkap Pater label of abbey inspired beers. The Stimulo is their version of an Abbey Single Ale. It would be the lowest alcohol beer brewed at a monastery for everyday consumption (you can learn more about singles at my Q & Ale article about the subject). Singles are a pretty rare beer, even in Belgium. This is one of the few that has a decent availability in the US. This beer is imported by the folks at Vanberg & Dewulf, which have an excellent portfolio of European beers. As spring seems to be setting in, I thought I’d do some reviews on great beers to welcome back the sun. This beer is ideal for that. It’s light and refreshing with enough body to hold up to a cool, rainy spring day.
Appearnce: Pale straw with a bit of haze (if you’re careful, you can pour it pretty bright but the yeast adds a nice hazy touch), huge white head with great retention.
Aroma: Lemon zest, spice, light garden herbs, banana, fruity esters, a touch grassy.
Taste: Spritzy, light grainy notes and a great yeast character. Great medium yeasty finish.
Overall Impression: This is a balanced, flavorful beer. It’s ideal for spring and summer. Don’t serve it too cold, or you’ll mute the lovely, subtle flavors.
Availability: At better bottle shops where other Vanberg & Dewulf products are sold.
6% ABV
10 thoughts on “Brouwerij Slaghmuylder Witkap Pater Stimulo”
Sounds great. I hope it shows up north of the boarder one of these days
Do you guys get Saison Dupont there? If so, ask the store if they can get this in. It’s the same importer.
Yes we do. I will have to look into it and ask around.
I’ll have to look into this, never heard of it before 🙂 thanks for the review!
They have a pretty good range of beers available in Belgium. We only get the single here in the US, but they are working on bring the Triple over.
I’ll have a look, weather is getting decent (after 4 months of snow) so time for a beer, long time since i had a beer on MQ too…;-)
You should head down to Lambic country for the Tour of Geuze on April 21st. I wish I could do that. Maybe during the next one in 2015.
I’f you’ll make 2015, we’ll go together!