Jan Eerdekens

Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) (2019) Eerdekens

Saint Lamvinus (2023) Eerdekens

They still had some leftovers from Zwanze Dag. This one is nice and grapey/vinous with a low level of acidity and a bit of bitter dryness at the end.

Bottle Shop Series Highball Drifter Eerdekens

Cherry and orange on the nose and then loads of caramel, some nuttiness and a bunch of dried fruit… which then ends in a nice long warm boozy bourbon finish. A great layered combination of autumnal flavours.

Velvet Rush Eerdekens

Pretty amped up brown ale: sweet creamy milk chocolate, lots of vanilla and a smooth but light bourbon finish. Scarily easy drinking.

Dirty Bastard Eerdekens

Second time having this and this time it’s a bottle that has been aging and I must say I like it better then the first one I had. It has mellowed a bit and I don’t get the weird aftertaste from the last time. It’s still not great, but also not bad.

Imperial Stout Eerdekens

My last leftover of last year’s Mikkeller Advent Calendar. A good basic imperial stout that hits the dark chocolate and roasted coffee notes with a good sweet/bitter balance.

Holiday Ale From To (Til Fra via Mikkeller) Eerdekens

Another leftover from last year’s Mikkeller Advent Calendar. A bit thin, some chocolate, but mostly dark roasted coffee and bitterness for me.

Ris a la M’ale Eerdekens

A leftover from last year’s Mikkeler Advent Calendar. Like a Scandi version of Kasteelbier Rouge. Sweet and sour red fruit with a tangy and light bitter finish.

Frangelic Mountain Brown Eerdekens

Neu Pilsner “Kaltgehopft” Eerdekens

Another leftover from the Milkeller Advent box. For a pilsner not bad… hoppy flavours while not too bitter. Guess this is a good as a pilsner will get for me.

Münich Münich Lager Eerdekens

Arrived in Spain for the first long holiday of the year. Still some leftovers in fridge from last year’s Mikkeller’s Advent Box. Bready malty start, but the bitterness takes over quickly. Doesn’t linger overly long.

Driving Home From X-mas Eerdekens

Quite OK for a NA beer, not too sweet and malty.

Santa's Hoppy Helpers Eerdekens

Mikkeller Advent day 19. This one keeps true to its name and is hoppy and bitter… so much so that it’s too much for my taste. First one of the box that I’m not going to finish.

Mikkeller XMAS Vienna Lager Classic Eerdekens

Mikkeller Advent day 9. A darker lager than I’m used to. Very malty and sweet start and a recognisable lager bitter finish.

Christmas 2022 Eerdekens

Mikkeller Advent day 11. A malty sweetish bock with a bitter ending. Not bad, bit also nothing too special.

Frederiksdal Oude Kriek Barrel Finish Eerdekens

Mikkeller Advent day 24. Last day bottle of the box, but first bottle of the day. Happy xmas 🎄🎅. This one’s a collab with Boon. Very nice deep red color with a pinkish foam. Tart, fruity and woody/oaky.

Beer Geek Breakfast Eerdekens

Almost done cooking… time for beer nr.2. Mikkeler Advent day 12. Less bitter then I remember… or I’ve learned to appreciate it, but definitely a coffee stout and a good body for only 7,5%.

House of the Dragon Eerdekens

Mikkeler Advent day 21. Decent imperial stout, more leaning to coffee then chocolate, with some additional bitterness and a hint of earthy chili heat.

Iron Throne Wit Eerdekens

Day 15 of the Mikkeler Advent box… first one I’m actually tasting. It says witbier, but it has definitely more bitterness than expected for the style. It’s more of an IPA/wit crossover that works well with the salmon I’m eating.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2019) Eerdekens

Kriek Boon (2011) Eerdekens

Had a little left from making ‘stoofvlees’. Even at this age it’s still a good mix of sweet, sour and fruity.

Big Lushious Eerdekens

Chocolate raspberry goodness.

Panther Cub (2021) Eerdekens

And now something to balance out the lack of alcohol in the previous beer. This one is very recognisable as a Founders beer. It is a portee but the additions and barrel aging result in something more like a stout.

Más Agave Grapefruit Eerdekens

After a long Ship-IT day at work chilling with a good beer and a Belgian national football team match is the way to go. Foam disappears relatively quickly, lightly fruity smell, starts sweet, but follows with some sourness and saltiness. Very refreshing.

Underground Mountain Brown (2020) Eerdekens

Sweet, caramelly, nutty coffee with a good boozy hit.

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (2020) Eerdekens

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (2020) Eerdekens

Pours a deep black with a thick tan persistent foam. Smell is predominantly fudge & coffee. Initial taste is chocolate & some sweetness, but not too sweet and it continues into a nice balancing bitterness. Finish is dry with alcohol warmth. Great sipper!

Mas Agave (2020) Eerdekens

2nd time around and still as good as I remember.

Porter Eerdekens

Oude Geuze Boon (2015-2016) Eerdekens

2nd time and my opinion remains the same: too sour and funky for my taste.

Vibrant P'ocean Eerdekens

Not bad, but also not great. A light sour & salty fruitiness, but no real depth of flavour.

Blushing Monk Eerdekens

Underground Mountain Brown (2019) Eerdekens

Sweet, coffee and some booziness.

Frangelic Mountain Brown Eerdekens

The smell is full on hazelnut... the coffee part is only noticeable at the end. A bit thin texture wise.

HORAL's Oude Geuze Mega Blend 2013 Eerdekens

Lightly funky, not too sour, smooth and mellow... great start for a beer/food pairing.