Catalogue no. BBG106

Houblonde

Brewery: Brasserie de Brunehaut
Beer style: Belgian Blond
Glass style: Ale Glass
Capacity: 25cl
Place: Rongy (Wallonia)

Curator’s Notes

This 25 cl stemmed ale glass carries the restrained branding of Houblonde: simple black lettering accompanied by a blue hexagonal emblem. Within the emblem, six groups of barley and wheat ears, hops and flowers represent ingredients used in the beer, while the blue background refers to water.

The geometric design is particularly appropriate to a brand which places unusual emphasis on the composition of its brewing water. Houblonde was created in 2017 and developed with assistance from the brewing laboratory at UCLouvain. Its beers have been brewed at Brasserie de Brunehaut using organic cereals and what the brand describes as “dynamised” water.

The glass itself is considerably less elaborate than the philosophy behind it. Its gently curved bowl, short stem and broad foot form a straightforward ale glass, leaving the small blue emblem as its principal decorative feature.

I found this example at a brocante for just 15 cents.

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