Beers at Vespers
We source and import our beers from Belgium, with emphasis on taste, quality and heritage. Our fridges are packed full of sensational beers, served in its correctly branded glass where possible, creating a truly authentic experience.
Draught Beer
Vespers has 15 draught offerings, 12 of which are Belgian. It features Pilsners, Fruit, Blonde and Dark beers, amongst others. The draught range will have some regular core beers and also feature changeable, seasonal brews. 3 Further taps will provide the freshest beers and cider from some of our favourite breweries, outside of the Benelux region. See the “Coming Soon” tab for planned new draught beers.
Bottled Beer
Vespers has 50 plus bottles in its fridges, all served in the correctly branded glass to give a truly authentic experience, We have chosen some of our favourites as well as world-renowned beers. Bottled beers tend to be stronger than their draught counterparts. This is to ensure we can offer these fantastic beers at a reasonable price. Vespers is home to all 12 Authentic Trappist breweries with at least one beer from each available (when stock is obtainable). We are proud to be able to offer this and encourage customers to try these historic and complex beers. Not all beers are listed on the menu and we keep some beers back for special occasions. If you have a certain beer or style in mind, please feel free to ask. Our staff are always on the lookout for new breweries, seasonal releases and special one-of collaborations, like the completely unique Belgian winter beer selection. Like all good cellars, we have some unusual, slightly random beers stored away for those special occasions or just when you fancy something different to quaff or share.
Vespers stocks a small range of wine and non-alcoholic beverage selection, so even if beer is not your tipple you are more than welcome to try these. At Vespers we encourage an open, free mind and like customers to explore the many styles of this vast and amazing world of beer.
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The world of Belgian beer is vast and complex. Luckily the beers are split into styles, each with their own unique characteristics. At Vespers, there is the opportunity to try all of the different styles either in bottles or on draught. Not every beer neatly fits into a certain style, but the following are some of the most common and well known.
Fruit/Flavoured
Top fermented beers brewed with fresh fruit or syrups such as cherries, often the sweetest of the beers.
Leffe Ruby, Lindermans
Saison
Traditionally brewed for the seasonal farm workers. Refreshing, lower alcohol, high carbonation, pale beer fermented at high temperatures.
Saison Dupont, Saison d'Erpe Mere
Witbier
Cloudy pale ale, brewed with unmalted wheat. Creamy texture, with subtle herbs or spices and citrus zest.
Blanche De Namur, St Bernardus Wit
Lambic & Gueuze
Spontaneously fermented beer using wild yeast and often matured in wooden barrels. Brewed in cold winter months. Dry, tart or sour, and complex.
Oud Beersel, Boon
Quadruple
Dark, malt roasted beer with chocolate, coffee and liquorice flavour profiles. High ABV and can be barrel aged increasing complexity.
Rochefort 10, St Bernardus Abt
Blond
Typically easy-drinking golden ales, low bitterness, moderate alcohol a good entry point to Belgian beer.
Brugse Zot Blond, Caracole Saxo
Dubbel
Dark beer with a caramel sweet malty backbone. Often uses multiple malts, adding complexity with a medium to strong strength.
Corsendonk Dubbel, Maredsous 8
