The Belgian Variety Sampler is ideal for those who want to taste examples of Belgian ales that represent a range of unique styles. Belgian-Style Ales has hand-selected these brews to ensure a diverse sampling of beers that demonstrate the variety of options that the craft of Belgian brewing has to offer. For the beginner or the expert beer lover, this sampler is a convenient and satisfying way to compare some of the finest Belgian ales that exemplify different styles.
BROWN ALE
McChouffe Brown Ale (ABV 8%) is rated 92 on Ratebeer.com and 89 on BeerAdvocate.com. A dark Belgian Ale patterned after its Scotch Ale counterparts, Mc Chouffe pours dark reddish brown and boasts strong aromas of toffee, caramel, anise and dried fruits while achieving a taste that is surprisingly mild, malty and fruity. The finish is dry, warm and spicy
PALE ALE
Pauwel Kwak Belgian Ale (ABV 8.4%) is rated 99 on Ratebeer.com and 86 on BeerAdvocate.com. Deep bright amber in color, Its aroma is mellow, fruity and malty, with a slightly spicy character from coriander and hops. Its flavor is earthy and fruity, with hints of licorice and spice passing into a warm finish like caramelized banana. A delicate, balancing bitterness remains in the background.
WHITE (WITBIER)
Hoegaarden White (ABV 4.9%) is rated 89 on Ratebeer.com and 86 on BeerAdvocate.com. A refreshing, unfiltered wheat beer (Witbier), cloudy, pale gold with a lasting white head. Aromas of peppery yeast, citrus and spice give an indication of its classic witbier taste, which is enhanced by the addition of orange peel and coriander. Bubbly carbonation, a bit of tartness, and a relatively low ABV add to its drinkability.
BLONDE ALE
Duvel Belgian Strong Blond (ABV 8.5%) is rated 99 on Ratebeer.com and 95 on BeerAdvocate.com. It is top-fermented and bottle-conditioned in a process that takes three months, resulting in a pale golden brew with a full creamy head, aromas of citrus, apple, bananas and hops, and flavor notes of pale malts, fruity esters and subtle spice. Mouth-feel is silky smooth and finish is dry.
SOUR ALE
Duchesse de Bourgogne Sour Ale (ABV 6%) is rated 96 on Ratebeer.com and 94 on BeerAdvocate.com. It's a bottle conditioned blend of mature and young sour ales matured in oak barrels for 18 months. Aromas of dark fruit, bread, apple, toffee, vanilla, and tart sour cherries herald a flavor profile that charts a similar course, and also includes vinous notes of red wine, oak, malt and chocolate.
CHRISTMAS/WINTER ALE
Corsendonk Christmas Ale (ABV 8.1%) is rated 96 on Ratebeer.com and 92 on BeerAdvocate.com. It's a rich, dark, festive brew, with aromas of chocolate malt and a spiciness reminiscent of the wonderful smells of holiday baking. Silky smooth on the palate, it has smoky, spicy and citrusy notes, and is round and well balanced -- a welcome addition for holiday tables and beyond.
BROWN ALE
McChouffe Brown Ale (ABV 8%) is rated 92 on Ratebeer.com and 89 on BeerAdvocate.com. A dark Belgian Ale patterned after its Scotch Ale counterparts, Mc Chouffe pours dark reddish brown and boasts strong aromas of toffee, caramel, anise and dried fruits while achieving a taste that is surprisingly mild, malty and fruity. The finish is dry, warm and spicy
PALE ALE
Pauwel Kwak Belgian Ale (ABV 8.4%) is rated 99 on Ratebeer.com and 86 on BeerAdvocate.com. Deep bright amber in color, Its aroma is mellow, fruity and malty, with a slightly spicy character from coriander and hops. Its flavor is earthy and fruity, with hints of licorice and spice passing into a warm finish like caramelized banana. A delicate, balancing bitterness remains in the background.
WHITE (WITBIER)
Hoegaarden White (ABV 4.9%) is rated 89 on Ratebeer.com and 86 on BeerAdvocate.com. A refreshing, unfiltered wheat beer (Witbier), cloudy, pale gold with a lasting white head. Aromas of peppery yeast, citrus and spice give an indication of its classic witbier taste, which is enhanced by the addition of orange peel and coriander. Bubbly carbonation, a bit of tartness, and a relatively low ABV add to its drinkability.
BLONDE ALE
Duvel Belgian Strong Blond (ABV 8.5%) is rated 99 on Ratebeer.com and 95 on BeerAdvocate.com. It is top-fermented and bottle-conditioned in a process that takes three months, resulting in a pale golden brew with a full creamy head, aromas of citrus, apple, bananas and hops, and flavor notes of pale malts, fruity esters and subtle spice. Mouth-feel is silky smooth and finish is dry.
SOUR ALE
Duchesse de Bourgogne Sour Ale (ABV 6%) is rated 96 on Ratebeer.com and 94 on BeerAdvocate.com. It's a bottle conditioned blend of mature and young sour ales matured in oak barrels for 18 months. Aromas of dark fruit, bread, apple, toffee, vanilla, and tart sour cherries herald a flavor profile that charts a similar course, and also includes vinous notes of red wine, oak, malt and chocolate.
CHRISTMAS/WINTER ALE
Corsendonk Christmas Ale (ABV 8.1%) is rated 96 on Ratebeer.com and 92 on BeerAdvocate.com. It's a rich, dark, festive brew, with aromas of chocolate malt and a spiciness reminiscent of the wonderful smells of holiday baking. Silky smooth on the palate, it has smoky, spicy and citrusy notes, and is round and well balanced -- a welcome addition for holiday tables and beyond.
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Reviews
10 reviews
Christmas Gift





Wonderful gift. Totally delighted!
Judith K.
Big hit with my husband





Got this for my husband as a Christmas gift. He lived the novelty of it and enjoyed the flavors. Very happy!
Lori E.
Best Belgians!





Having become a beer snob from frequenting Sergio's World of Beer in Louisville, KY, I can honestly say that Belgian beers are the best! Smooth, light, and diverse but always leaving you feeling satisfied! Belgian-Style Ales delivers, literally!!
Laura P.
Great Gift!





Purchased as a 60th birthday gift. Nephew-in-law loved!
Judith Ann Koerner
Samples r Great!





I've been ordering Belgium beer through this site for 2yrs now since I returned from Belgium. I never liked beer b4 I tried the Gulden Draak medium ale, which also has 10.5% alcohol. The blonde is ok too & the dark ale is better at dinner w/maybe a steak b/c the dark ales r heavy.
So, I recommend most of these beers based in your taste. I prefer medium, but the samples give u lots of choices & u can gift them to beer lovers as well. Holidays r near.
Glenn
Variety pack





Good variety of Belgian beer, and nice information sheet about each beer.
Mark J.
Father's Day Tradition





Sent my father a selection of beer for fathers day several years ago. He enjoyed them so much it's become a tradition!
BStephens
X'mas gift





I sent the Belgian beer sampler to my daughter and her boy friend as a X'mas gift. They both loved it.
Raymond L.
A great gift





Very pleased customer. I purchased this sampler set for my boyfriend who absolutely loved it. Shipping was fast and items were very well packaged. Thank you!
Karina
Very good





Carol D.