Hommelbier is a Belgian Strong Ale from Leroy Breweries in the Poperinge region of West Flanders. At 7.5% ABV, it is a hop-forward Belgian beer whose name comes from “Hommel,” the local Flemish dialect word for hop. It was created for the Poperinge Hop and Beer Festival to highlight the area’s hop-growing heritage.
The flavour profile combines well-balanced hop bitterness with citrus notes of lemon, orange and grapefruit. Herbal tones run through the refreshing palate, followed by a subtle spice finish sometimes described as cumin-like. Hommelbier is top-fermented and re-fermented in the bottle.
Presented as a generous 75cl beer bottle with a cork closure, Hommelbier suits sharing at the table. Serve this cork beer at 8°C to enjoy its citrus, herbal and spicy character.
For food pairings, try this Belgian beer with soft cheese, roast chicken or turkey, grilled pork or sausages, salmon or trout, and shellfish. Leroy Breweries is a family-run Belgian brewery with roots extending over four centuries, now carried on by the tenth and eleventh generations of the Leroy family.
- Belgian Strong Ale from Leroy Breweries
- 75cl beer bottle with cork closure
- 7.5% ABV
- Top-fermented and re-fermented in the bottle
- Balanced hop bitterness with lemon, orange and grapefruit notes
- Herbal character with a subtle spicy finish
- Pairs with soft cheese, poultry, grilled meats, fish and shellfish
