Style and Colour: Tripel blond beer.
Taste: The initial impression is of caramel, followed by bitterness and a subtle banana note, combined with a strong citrus flavour. Reveals notes of black pepper, coriander and ginger with a final touch of orange.
Alcohol: 9 % ABV
Drinking Temperature: 8 °C.
Fermentation: High fermentation and refermentation in the bottle.
The Brewery: De Halve Maan is an authentic historic brewery in the centre of Bruges and a family business with a tradition going back six generations, i.e. since 1856. In 2016, the company made headlines around the world with a clever innovation: a 3 km underground beer pipeline connecting the brewery in the city centre to the bottling plant outside the city.
Origin: Hendrik is the equivalent of Henri in honour of the four Henri's who have run the brewery since 1856.
Food: It goes well with a spicy fish dish, various cheeses or even a light dessert.
