Today’s beer pick comes from Brasserie des Géants in Wallonia, the French speaking half of Belgium: Noël des Géants, or literally “Christmas of the Giants.” The brewery adopts its “Giants” name from the medieval castle in the town of Irchonwelz in which it is housed, drawn from the feature of the large gate which can accommodate the “occasional visiting giant.” Noël des Géants is a strong ale at 8.5% abv, and is spiced with a local herb: … Continue reading →