Leffe Blonde

Pros: Sweet, easy to drink beer.

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: I loved Leffe Blonde. For me it was a perfect combination of sweet but not too sweet with a bit more alcohol than many so one went a long way.

Review: About InBrev: Leffe Blonde is a Belgium lager beer brewed by InBrev brewed at the Abbaye de Leffe. InBrev is the world’s biggest brewer by volume. Along with Leffe they produce Stella Artois, Beck’s and Brahma. Leffe Blond is a ...

Pros: Great Abbey Ale

Cons: I had to go to the self claimed, World's Largest Liquor Store to find it

The Bottom Line: It's a bit pricey, but well worth it. A great special occasion Ale.

Review: Those Belgians The Belgians seem to know a thing or two about making beer. Perhaps that explains the popularity of one of Colorado’s micro-breweries, New Belgium. You might know them as the maker of Fat Tire. Really beyond the fact that ...

Pros: Widely available

Cons: Not bottle conditioned

The Bottom Line: Three zillion different beers from Belgium and epinions has an astonishing 16 in their database.

Review: Notre-Dame de leffe is a Norbertine abbey near the Belgian town of Dinant, on the River Meuse. Beer was first brewed here in 1152 but they ceased the practice around the time of the French Revolution. In the 1950's, to raise funds for ...

Pros: flavorful brew

Cons: not as complex as many other Belgians

The Bottom Line: a decent standby beer but pretty pedestrian compared to other Belgians.

Review: As one gets more involved with beer, one learns that the Belgians have produced an extraordinary range of beers. The Belgians are noted for a willingness to put almost anything into a beer. They are also quite adept at making pretty standard beers that ...

Pros: Widely available, Cheap Price

Cons: Run of the mill taste, Nothing Special

The Bottom Line:

Nothing special about the mass produced Belgian ale.  No surprises in the taste or texture. 

Review: The abbey Notre Dame de Leffe was founded in 1152 in the province of Namur in southern Belgium.  As it was throughout much of the European continent, the religious order took charge of brewing beer.  These folks would use local ingredients to ...

Pros: Aroma,

Cons: Odd taste, Tough to find.

The Bottom Line: This ale is for drinkers who like "a large variety" of flavors in each sip.

Review: Introduction Unlike my previous encounters trying new Ales/beers, this one was actually recommended from me by a friend. However, this was my friend who constantly enjoys Foster's....so I was skeptical to say the least ;). But alas, I still ...