Kwak

Have you ever tried a drink out of curiosity? That is how I first came upon Kwak. It had quite a silly name (and asking a friend to go and ask for a Kwak was fun), but it was primarily the serving vessel that drew me to this excellent beer (but more about that later). I actually first drank this beer in a bar in the UK (the White Hart at South Normanton) but it was in Belgium that I tried it again and experienced it at its best ~ in its true habitat! ~~~THE BREWERY. The Brouwerij Bosteels is based in the East Flemish village of Buggenhout, not far from Sint-Niklaas. It was established in 1791 ... more

A little while ago, I reviewed the Belgian Cafe in Eastbourne . One of the many things I praised them on was their impressive beer menu - some 50+ belgian beers were listed, each with a tantalising description of their taste and appearance . Kwak, however, was listed simply as ' The one with THAT glass'. Ooooh, a mystery. And a beer that sounds like a noise a duck makes ! My curiousity was aroused, and I decided that I had to see what THAT glass was like . Maybe it was shaped like a duck! Maybe it was a cauldron shape with a novelty straw. Or maybe, just maybe, it was something rude! Nope, it ... more

The duck says Kwak. Yes, I know what you're thinking, 'proxy's had just one too many beers and the old flashbacks have kicked in.' Well, you're probably wrong. The kwaking ducks are just a clever...er, desperate ploy to lure some unsuspecting readers into the hoppy world of beer. Yep. Kwak is a beer. Anyway...... I've drank Pauwel Kwak a few times, but not usually from its own designated glass. No biggy. But, Mrs P being the kind, thoughtful, sort of gal that she is, gifted me a four-pack of this beer with its own free glass just about Christmas-time. (Which was nice) The unusual glass which ... more