Scheldebrouwerij Hop Ruiter

Where: Meer, Belgium
Type: Golden Ale
ABV: 8.5%
Available: Special
Website: scheldebrouwerij.nl

Wendy Littlefield Says: "The recipe comes from the my husband Don Feinberg, who created the recipes for several beers you might know: Ommegang, Hennepin, Rare Vos, 3 Philosophers. He was the person who first brought Duvel, Rodenbach, Boon lambics, and Saison Dupont to the States. This strong golden ale brewed at Schelde Brouwerij melds Belgian brewing prowess with an American optic. To our delight, Hop Ruiter won top prize as Best New Beer and has become the brewery's best seller in Belgium, while also receiving great critical acclaim among American beer enthusiasts."