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The Full Pint – A Look At Designer Hops

Posted January 11, 2018January 11, 2018 EditorLeave a commentPosted in Beer Reviews, Brewing, El Dorado, Hop Variety, Hops, Mosaic

Editor’s Note: In my latest piece for The Full Pint, I look at the various popular designer hops, including their flavor profiles and popular beers to […]

Les 3 Fourquets Lupulus Hopera

Posted February 21, 2017July 31, 2017 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Beer Reviews, Belgian Blonde Ale, Belgian Reviews Slider, Belgium, Hops

Les 3 Fourquets was initially founded by Pierre Gobron and Chris Bauweraerts as a pilot/test brewery for Brasserie Achouffe 2004. When Baeweraerts sold Achouffe to Duvel-Moorgat […]

Saison Dupont Dry Hopping 2016 Brewers Gold

Posted December 22, 2016July 31, 2017 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Beer Reviews, Belgian Brewing Associations, Belgian Reviews Slider, Belgium, Brewer's Gold, Dry Hopped, Saison/Farmhouse

Another year another edition of Brasserie Dupont’s Saison Dupont Dry Hopping. This is the 4th year it’s been released in the United States. I’ve reviewed […]

No Science – Brasserie: Brussels’ 6th and Newest Brewery

Posted November 7, 2016July 31, 2017 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Beer History, Beer News, Belgian Reviews Slider, Belgium, Challenger, Hop Variety, Hops, IPA/India Pale Ale, Mosaic

On Friday, October 13; Brussels was introduced to its newest brewery at a private event at Nuetnigenough. No Science – Brasserie made its debut before […]

De Plukker Single (Double) Green Hop 2015

Posted July 28, 2016July 31, 2017 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Belgian Amber, Belgian Reviews Slider, Belgium, Fresh Hop Beer, Golding, WGV

Each year, Joris Cambie, organic and multi-generational hop farmer and recent brewer, picks a day to brew his green hopped Single Green Hop beer. When […]

De Plukker Keikoppen

Posted February 11, 2016July 31, 2017 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Beer Reviews, Belgian Blonde, Belgian Hops, Belgian Reviews Slider, Belgium, Hops, Organic, Yeast

Brouwerij De Plukker was one of my more enjoyable finds on my 2014 fall trip. I’d heard good things about the family hop farm turned […]

Malheur Zestig

Posted January 16, 2016July 31, 2017 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Beer Reviews, Belgian Blonde Ale, Belgian Reviews Slider, Belgium, High Alcohol, Hops, Strong Golden Ale, Yeast

Brouwerij Malheur‘s newest release is somewhat of a departure for the brewery, although well within the range of the brewery’s innovative nature. The brewery’s history […]

De Plukker All Inclusive IPA 2014

Posted September 26, 2015July 31, 2017 Christopher BarnesLeave a commentPosted in Beer Reviews, Belgian IPA, Belgian Reviews Slider, Belgium, Fresh Hop Beer, Hops, Organic

Brouwerij De Plukker is making waves in the world of Belgian beer with their highly sought after beers. In a short amount of time, they’ve […]

Saison Dupont Dry Hopping 2015

Posted August 24, 2015July 31, 2017 Christopher Barnes3 CommentsPosted in Beer Reviews, Belgian Reviews Slider, Belgium, Dry Hopped, Saison/Farmhouse, Seasonal

With the 2015 edition, this is the 3rd year of the Brasserie Dupont‘s Saison Dry Hopping being released in the US. I’ve reviewed and liked […]

De Plukker Single Green Hop 2014

Posted February 16, 2015July 31, 2017 Christopher Barnes3 CommentsPosted in Beer Reviews, Belgian Reviews Slider, Belgium, Challenger, Fresh Hop Beer, Hop Variety, Hops, Single Hop

De Plukker has only been brewing for a few years yet they’ve been growing hops for generations. In 2011, the first beer was brewed in […]

Saison Dupont Cuvée Dry Hopping 2014

Posted February 3, 2015July 31, 2017 Christopher Barnes8 CommentsPosted in Beer Reviews, Belgian Reviews Slider, Belgium, Challenger, Dry Hopped, Hop Variety, Saison/Farmhouse

The 2014 edition marks the next incarnation of Brasserie Dupont‘s Saison Dupont Dry Hopping which is a dry hopped version of their classic Saison Dupont. The Dry […]