Category Archives: Bavik
#175 – Pilaarbijter Blond
Size: 330 ml ABV: 7.5 % There are two Pilaarbijter beers produced by Bavik, and I was drinking the Blond today. Pilaarbijter is a word that is largely disused in modern times, but was prevalent in the 16th Century and … Continue reading →
Filed under 8, Abbey Tripel, Bavik
Tagged as Bavik, beer, Belgian, blond, Brueghel, Elder, Flemish, fools, hypocrite, Nederlandish, Netherlandish, Pilaarbijter, Pillar biter, proverbs, religious, The Folly of the World, Topsy Turvy
#148 – Ezel Bruin
Size: 250 ml ABV: 6.5 % The logo of the Ezel beers is one of a donkey holding a frothy glass of beer – hardly surprising when you consider that Ezel is Flemish for donkey. Like everything though with Belgian … Continue reading →
#140 – Bavik Pony Stout
Size: 250 ml ABV: 5.2 % Bavik is a famous old Belgian brewery; and one that is proud of its traditional history. I am almost certain that the labelling of their sweet milk stout comes with a glowing … Continue reading →
Filed under 5, Bavik, Brewers, Horse, Sweet Stout
Tagged as Bavik, beer, Belgian, horse, James Watt, Percheron, Pony, Stout, Sweet Stout, Winston Churchill


