Herkenrode Cister Abbey Blonde Ale 11.2 oz bottle

$6.95
SKU: 4907
1.75 lb

Herkenrode Cister Abbey Blonde Ale 11.2 oz bottle

Brewed by: Cornelissen Brouwerij
Country: Belgium
Style: Blonde
ABV (Alcohol by Volume):6.5%  IBU: 30
BeerAdvocate.com rating: 85

Herkenrode Cister is a blonde abbey beer that ferments a second time in the bottle. The shelf life is 24 months. It is brewed with two-row malted summer barley and 100% Saaz-Saaz hops. It is a certified Belgian abbey beer, brewed in the tradition of the abbeys. Pours a pretty blond with generous foam that quickly disappears. Aroma is yeasty and sweet malts – think tree fruit. Taste is well-balanced – clove, pale grain, peppercorn, earthy.  Mouthfeel a light coating, bubbly, medium body, smooth finish. 

Awards:

               2019 World Beer Awards – Belgium Winner

               2023 World Beer Awards – Style Winner – World’s Best

               2018 Australian International Beer Awards– Bronze

Serving Suggestion

Grilled whitefish, mussels

Spicy & Ethnic Cuisine

Roasted Chicken, Pork Tenderloin

Brewery Information:

Herkenrode Abbey beers are a modern revival of a deeply historic Belgian brewing tradition rooted in the former Cistercian nunnery of Herkenrode Abbey in eastern Flanders, which dates back to the 12th century. The nuns there originally brewed beer on-site until they were displaced due to the wars of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but the spirit of those recipes and techniques has endured. Relaunched by the Cornelissen craft family brewery in the early 2000s, the Herkenrode line is officially recognized as Belgian abbey beers (of which there are only 23) and is notable for being tied to an all-female monastic heritage.

Brouwerij Cornelissen, the family-owned and operated brewery, was founded in 1859 in Limburg, Belgium. Cornelissen produces the Herkenrode beers on behalf of the abbey using recipes and inspiration that trace back centuries, combining historical authenticity with modern brewing precision. The brewery is known for maintaining traditional methods, including the use of copper kettles and extended maturation times—up to eight weeks for the Herkenrode range—which contribute to depth of flavor and refinement. This partnership allows the brand to preserve its monastic identity while ensuring consistent quality, making Herkenrode a compelling example of how heritage and contemporary brewing can coexist.

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Herkenrode Cister Abbey Blonde Ale 11.2 oz bottle

$6.95

Herkenrode Cister Abbey Blonde Ale 11.2 oz bottle

Brewed by: Cornelissen Brouwerij
Country: Belgium
Style: Blonde
ABV (Alcohol by Volume):6.5%  IBU: 30
BeerAdvocate.com rating: 85

Herkenrode Cister is a blonde abbey beer that ferments a second time in the bottle. The shelf life is 24 months. It is brewed with two-row malted summer barley and 100% Saaz-Saaz hops. It is a certified Belgian abbey beer, brewed in the tradition of the abbeys. Pours a pretty blond with generous foam that quickly disappears. Aroma is yeasty and sweet malts – think tree fruit. Taste is well-balanced – clove, pale grain, peppercorn, earthy.  Mouthfeel a light coating, bubbly, medium body, smooth finish. 

Awards:

               2019 World Beer Awards – Belgium Winner

               2023 World Beer Awards – Style Winner – World’s Best

               2018 Australian International Beer Awards– Bronze

Serving Suggestion

Grilled whitefish, mussels

Spicy & Ethnic Cuisine

Roasted Chicken, Pork Tenderloin

Brewery Information:

Herkenrode Abbey beers are a modern revival of a deeply historic Belgian brewing tradition rooted in the former Cistercian nunnery of Herkenrode Abbey in eastern Flanders, which dates back to the 12th century. The nuns there originally brewed beer on-site until they were displaced due to the wars of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but the spirit of those recipes and techniques has endured. Relaunched by the Cornelissen craft family brewery in the early 2000s, the Herkenrode line is officially recognized as Belgian abbey beers (of which there are only 23) and is notable for being tied to an all-female monastic heritage.

Brouwerij Cornelissen, the family-owned and operated brewery, was founded in 1859 in Limburg, Belgium. Cornelissen produces the Herkenrode beers on behalf of the abbey using recipes and inspiration that trace back centuries, combining historical authenticity with modern brewing precision. The brewery is known for maintaining traditional methods, including the use of copper kettles and extended maturation times—up to eight weeks for the Herkenrode range—which contribute to depth of flavor and refinement. This partnership allows the brand to preserve its monastic identity while ensuring consistent quality, making Herkenrode a compelling example of how heritage and contemporary brewing can coexist.

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