A deep brown beer, a strong golden beer and a remarkably dry pale ale can all belong in a chapter about expressive Belgian fermentation. Belgian a
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A peppery beer does not necessarily contain pepper. A citrusy one might contain peel, hops or fermentation-derived aromas. Saison and witbier turn
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The dark beer is called dubbel. The pale one is called tripel and may be stronger. Belgian abbey ales quickly unsettle the idea that color and pow
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