Dean Hawkins is drinking a Brugge Tripel by Brouwerij Palm
Nearly a decade ago the last time I had this. Not as good as I remember.
Purchased at De Damse Poort
Bottle
Dean Hawkins is drinking a Victoria by AB InBev Belgium
Very sweet with plenty of classic banana and clove flavours.
Purchased at Brasserie Rozenhoedkaai
Draft
Earned the Recappd – December 29, 2025 badge!
Earned the Draft City (Level 52) badge!
Dean Hawkins is drinking a Kwaremont by Brouwerij De Brabandere
Another Belgian blonde I’ve never had before. Caramel and toffee flavours but nothing much else going on. Had this the evening when arriving in Ostend for Christmas.
Bottle
Dean Hawkins is drinking a Grimbergen Winter by Brouwerij Alken-Maes
Decent selection at the Christmas market and one I’ve never had before. This has subtle Christmas spices along with some toffee and raisins. Purchased at the Ostend Christmas market.
Earned the Hopped Down (Level 23) badge!
From the other evening. Fishbowl vessel. Decent triple beer.
Purchased at De Vlasschaard