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De Koninck • Antwerp Belgium
The famous "Bolleke" of Antwerp. An amber-coloured, top-fermented beer with a lively taste and a velvety soft aroma.
Characterful and well-balanced, with notes of caramel, cinnamon, nutty, with a balanced, moreish finish.
Serve at 8-12°C in a tulip to maintain a generous head and let the aromas bloom.
8-12°C
Style-based profile from ABV, style & tasting notes.
Drink fresh. A delicate, refreshing beer that gains little from age.
"Pairs with mussels or stew; the velvety texture and nutty malt notes bridge the gap."
Cook this: moules mariniere with frites, or Gentse waterzooi.
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The famous "Bolleke" of Antwerp. An amber-coloured, top-fermented beer with a lively taste and a velvety soft aroma.
Antwerp's hometown beer, brewed by De Koninck since 1833 and served in its trademark round 'bolleke' glass. Ordering 'a bolleke' is practically Antwerp dialect for this amber ale.
On the Special Belge style, Historical style created to compete with pilsners. Malty, amber, and drinkable with a soft finish and yeast character.
Explore the Special Belge guide Source: RateBeerThe tulip's flared lip captures the foamy head while the bulb concentrates the beer's volatile aromatics, made for swirling and savouring.
Chill the glass
Rinse with cold water, not freezer-cold
Pour at 45°
Aim for the inside of the glass wall
Finish upright
Build a two-finger head for the bouquet
Swirl, sip, savour
Re-release the esters halfway through
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Pour it into a tulip, served around 8-12°C, and let its aromatics open before the first sip. Enjoy it fresh and lively; there is little to gain from waiting.
Brother Anselm, cellarmaster
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