I'm not normally a fan of Belgian beers (a little too strong and heavy for my liking). I realize Belgian beers are meant more for sipping, but that's not my usual modus operandi, especially on a hot summer's day. But we thought we'd test a few anyway..
Defending Champ
Name: Asahi "The Master" Pilsner
Origin: Tokyo, Japan
Alcohol: 5.5%
Price: USD2.55/can USD0.73/100mL
Eleven wins and no end to this streak in sight with a score of 8.95/10.
Challenger 1
Name: Duvel
Origin: Belgium
Alcohol: 8.5%
Price: USD3.37/bottle USD1.02/100mL
Floral wheat beer type scent. Tastes pretty decent for such a high alcohol content. Slightly bitter aftertaste. Final score 5.1/10.
Challenger 2
Name: Maredsous Brune
Origin: Belgium
Alcohol: 8%
Price: USD3.37/bottle USD1.02/100mL
Nice dark amber colour. Good head of foam. Slightly fizzy, but pretty smooth for 8%. Final score 7/10.
Challenger 3
Name: Bruegel Amber Ale
Origin: Belgium
Alcohol: 5.2%
Price:
Nice caramel colour. Not bad with a slightly nutty finish. Final score 7.05/10.
Challenger 4
Name: St. Martin Blonde
Origin: Belgium
Alcohol: 7%
Price:
Light floral/candy-like scent. Not much flavour going down, but has a slightly bitter aftertaste. And a little too fizzy. Final score 6.45/10.
Challenger 5
Name: Gulden Draak
Origin: Belgium
Alcohol: 10.5%
Price: USD3.43/bottle USD1.04/100mL
By far the strongest beer we've tested so far. And as is typically the case, the higher the alcohol content, the more difficult it is to drink. Hard going down, and an even harder dealing with the aftertaste. Final score 3.2/10.
Challenger 6
Name: Augustijn Blonde
Origin: Belgium
Alcohol: 7%
Price:
A huge head of foam on the pour, which looked promising. But the overpowering taste of alcohol made this another difficult one to drink. Final score 4.15/10.
It was no contest for Asahi "The Master" Pilsner.
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