{"title":"Brouwerij De Glazen Toren","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBrouwerij De Glazen Toren — Vent'Anni di Studio Prima di una Birra\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNel 1988 il professore di matematica \u003cstrong\u003eJeff Van Den Steen\u003c\/strong\u003e e l'avvocato \u003cstrong\u003eDirk De Pauw\u003c\/strong\u003e si incontrano a \u003cstrong\u003eErpe-Mère\u003c\/strong\u003e scoprendo di avere in comune la passione per l'homebrewing. Da lì inizia un percorso straordinario: anni di esperimenti sempre più consapevoli, studi tecnici completati nel 1994, e altri dieci anni di approfondimento a 360 gradi prima di aprire il birrificio. Una pazienza e una dedizione rare, che si percepiscono in ogni bottiglia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLe Birre Iconiche\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaison D'Erpe-Mère\u003c\/strong\u003e — il successo immediato fin dai primi lotti, apprezzata in Belgio, negli Stati Uniti e in tutto il mondo inclusa l'Italia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOndineke\u003c\/strong\u003e — la Tripel che ci ha fatto innamorare: elegante, complessa, con carattere belga autentico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJan De Lichte\u003c\/strong\u003e — la Dubbel Blanche, originale e raffinata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanaster\u003c\/strong\u003e — definita Scotch Ale, ma dalle sembianze decisamente più belghe che britanniche: un ibrido affascinante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdina ora le birre De Glazen Toren su Maltese — spedizione 24-48h in tutta Italia. 🍺🇧🇪\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brouwerij-de-glazen-toren-saison-d-erpe-mere","title":"Saison D'Erpe-Mère","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaison D'Erpe-Mère — Belgian Saison — Brouwerij De Glazen Toren\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaison D'Erpe-Mère\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eSaison\u003c\/strong\u003e crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eBrouwerij De Glazen Toren\u003c\/strong\u003e, a craft brewery in Erpe-Mère (East Flanders, Belgium). The name tells the story of the region: Erpe-Mère is the municipality in Flanders where this beer originates, and the Saison carries its entire identity. It has a slightly hazy golden color with a compact, abundant, creamy, and very persistent foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saison \/ Farmhouse Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly hazy golden\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, abundant, creamy, very persistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalice or tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brouwerij De Glazen Toren — Erpe-Mère, East Flanders, Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it is dry and sparkling, rich in \u003cstrong\u003ehoppy and floral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e with a widespread spiciness highlighted by a note of \u003cstrong\u003epepper\u003c\/strong\u003e. Followed by hints of \u003cstrong\u003eorange\u003c\/strong\u003e (zest and pulp), unripe banana, grains, yeast, and a pleasant slightly earthy rustic note. On the palate, the taste is primarily \u003cstrong\u003ecitrusy and fruity\u003c\/strong\u003e — especially orange pulp but also peach — with a nice balance given by bitter notes of grapefruit and lemon zest. The slight acidity makes it very refreshing, and the lively carbonation emphasizes its peppery character. It finishes with a dry end and a long, bitter aftertaste, with herbal and citrus zest notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Saison D'Erpe-Mère\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe territory in the name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Erpe-Mère, East Flanders: a Saison that carries the identity of the place where it is born\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange, pepper, unripe banana\u003c\/strong\u003e — a complex and layered aromatic profile that unfolds sip by sip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlightly refreshing acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — the hallmark of great Saisons: thirst-quenching, lively, never tiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrouwerij De Glazen Toren\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most respected Flemish breweries, with an authentic craft vision and consistent quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft and semi-aged cheeses, grilled fish, seafood, roasted chicken, summer salads, traditional Belgian cuisine. Perfect as an aperitif or a beer for the entire meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Saison D'Erpe-Mère online at Maltese.beer\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast shipping in 24-48h throughout Italy. Orange, pepper, East Flanders: the Saison that brings the territory into the glass. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/de-glazen-toren\"\u003eDiscover all De Glazen Toren beers →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brouwerij De Glazen Toren","offers":[{"title":"Bottiglia 33 cl","offer_id":43729632002223,"sku":"AB5186","price":5.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0757\/6495\/files\/de-glazen-toren_saison-d_erpe-mere.webp?v=1770808808"},{"product_id":"brouwerij-de-glazen-toren-jan-de-lichte","title":"Jan De Lichte","description":"\u003ch3\u003eJan De Lichte — Belgian Witbier — Brewery De Glazen Toren, Belgium\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJan De Lichte\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eBrewery De Glazen Toren\u003c\/strong\u003e: bright blonde color with fine and moderately persistent foam. Rich in citrus, spicy, and fruity aromas that refresh and leave a pleasant feeling of cleanliness. The body is initially slender, but the spicy notes of coriander, the sweetness of curaçao, and the refreshing citrus notes emerge decisively. 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A rare and meaningful recognition that shows how deeply Ondineke is rooted in the territory and Flemish culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian Tripel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aalst hops (local Flemish variety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden blonde with dense and persistent foam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The taste evolves and matures over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulip glass or Trappist glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brouwerij De Glazen Toren — Erpe-Mere, East Flanders, Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt presents a golden blonde color with dense and persistent foam. 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