History

Brewery” De Halve Maan” in Bruges was founded during the 16th century. The beer they have been brewing since 1930 is mainly beer of low fermentation .

With the increasing interest for local beers, the brewery decided to brew a light beer of high fermentation in 1981. Because of the high alcohol percentage 6% they named it: ‘STRAFFE HENDRIK ‘ (Strong Henry)

Description of the beer  

Light, turbid - you drink it from a large round tumbler.

Sampling:  

Michael

• Light , bitter , absolutely not sweet , no taste of malt , a full taste, suitable for a hot meal

Father  

• Agreeable taste, strong, aromatic, neither sour or sweet, at its best with some cheese, or country-bread with sausage , or just” for company”.

Mother 

• Tasty but strong, best with some snacks , sharp in taste but not sour

Visit also the official website: http://www.halvemaan.be

Michael Van Swalm