Commencing operations back in 1769, the Dubuisson brewery celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2019 and with that came a branding change for their beers.
You may previously have recognised this beer under the name ‘Bush Scaldis’ or just simply ‘Bush Beer’. At one point it was Belgium’s strongest ABV beer, and was originally known as ‘Bush Beer 24’. There is a story – too long for the space in these notes – about the forced change of name for this beer. Apparently it was trying to pass itself off as an American beer of similar name!
Whatever it is called, this is one of Belgium’s iconic beers. Simply labelled as an ‘Amber’, we’ll put it in the category of barley wine.
Amber in colour thanks to the generous use of caramel malt, with a gorgeous nose that hints at orange marmalade, raisins, banana and cloves.
First to taste is the sweet caramel malt, with that background of dried orange and yellow fruits. The house yeast has been preserved for over 80 years, and it provides a lovely bit of spicing and a peppery tingle. Despite the big ABV, the beer isn’t too sweet, and dries out toward the finish which is long, full and smooth with that gentle warmth of the alcohol.
Cuvee D'Erpigny is back in 2016 with the Pays D'Erpigny aged in French Sauternes barrels
A cross between a barley wine and an ABT, with the added complexity of Alvinne's Morpheus yeast
Once Belgium's strongest beer, this strong amber ale is world-renowned for more than just being an amazing beer.
A big malty American style dry hopped barley wine
De Molen's 3,000th brew was this black barley wine with roasted wheat
A barley wine with smoked malt and three varieties of chillies. Different but delicious!
by Brouwerij Emelisse/Slot-Oostende
A big malty barley wine given the treatment in Bourbon barrels
A slightly happier version of a classic barley wine, using Cascade and Citra hops
This big barley wine is spiked with Brettanomyces and aged in oak barrels for 18 months
A massive barley wine aged in Bordeaux French oak barrels that were previously home to Swiss red wine
A big barley wine, with the addition of rye and US hops for a spicy hop bitterness
A strong dark ale bridging the gap between barley wine and Belgian quadruple styles
Is it a Blonde or is it a Tripel? Either way, it is big and tasty!
A rich and boozy Christmas beer to 'add lustre' to your festive celebrations
The 2016 annual vintage Christmas beer from Brasserie Dubuisson
Once Belgium's strongest beer, this strong amber ale is world-renowned for more than just being an amazing beer.
This is an unfiltered, naturally cloudy lager that bridges the gap between commercial beers and a Belgian Blond Ale
Belgium's strongest fruit beer - a mix of Bush Amber (Scaldis) and fresh peach extract
