Ondineke

Ondineke — Tripel — Brouwerij De Glazen Toren

Ondineke is the Tripel crafted by Brouwerij De Glazen Toren, a craft brewery from Erpe-Mere (East Flanders, Belgium), near Aalst. The legendary figure of Ondineke — the water nymph from Flemish folklore — and the use of the precious Aalst hops have made this beer the official beer of the city of Aalst. A rare and meaningful recognition that shows how deeply Ondineke is rooted in the territory and Flemish culture.

Technical Sheet

• Style: Belgian Tripel
• Hops: Aalst hops (local Flemish variety)
• Color: Golden blonde with dense and persistent foam
• Fermentation: Top fermentation
• Characteristic: The taste evolves and matures over time
• Serving temperature: 8–10°C
• Recommended glass: Tulip glass or Trappist glass
• Producer: Brouwerij De Glazen Toren — Erpe-Mere, East Flanders, Belgium

Sensory Profile

It presents a golden blonde color with dense and persistent foam. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with a light aroma of Aalst hops and a rich, enveloping aftertaste. Delicately sparkling, it is a Tripel with a sweet and creamy malt flavor and slightly bitter final notes. Its taste evolves and matures over time: a beer that changes in the glass and invites reflection.

Why Choose Ondineke

• Official beer of Aalst — a rare recognition: the Flemish city chose Ondineke as its representative beer, thanks to the local hops and the story of the nymph Ondineke
• Aalst hops — a local Flemish variety with a unique aromatic profile, hard to find in other beers
• Brouwerij De Glazen Toren — brewery from Erpe-Mere with a solid reputation for quality Tripels and a deep connection to the Flemish territory
• Evolving taste — a Tripel that changes in the glass and over time: best enjoyed slowly, letting it breathe

Recommended Pairings

Aged and hard cheeses, structured white meats, waterzooi (Flemish stew), spiced desserts, speculoos. Perfect as a characterful aperitif beer or for after meals.

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