A few years ago, I read about a little pub in the center of Belgium in Draft Magazine and my memory was recently jogged when my friends and I were out in the center. The pub, Poechenellekelder-or the puppet cellar-is located directly across from the famous Mannequin Pis. This is the famous Belgian statue of a little boy peeing that is pictured to the right.The pub is exactly what is sounds like with a puppet motif and a life sized marionette seated at one of the tables that can come to life at any moment with a quick move by the bartender. His hands are in picture below and gave us a few good slaps throughout our visit. My choice here was a beer most well-known for its unique glass, Kwak.
Kwak is an amber ale that comes from the same brewers of Tripel Karmeliet, Brouwerij Bosteels. It is 8.5% ABV and served from the bottle in a glass that is shaped like a typical pilsner glass with a bulb on the bottom that comes on a wooden stand. The beer itself doesn't have much of an aroma but the flavor is one of a roasted malts and the color is what I called "burnt honey" but it's really a typical amber color. I may be getting carried away with my posts. I really have not idea what I'm talking about. The carbonation in average, not to much, not to little and the aftertaste is a bit sweeter than than the beer. Overall it's enjoyable and the glass makes it fun!
Breakdown:
Appearance: 6
Aroma 18
Flavor 37
Mouthfeel 8
Overall Impression 18
Total 87 Highly recommended
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