Bootjes Bier from Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie pays tribute to Antwerp's legendary Red Star Line, the historic shipping company that carried transatlantic passengers. This amber-red specialty beer merges Belgian brewing heritage with American craft beer innovation.

Brewed with four malt varieties including wheat, it builds a biscuit-forward foundation. Ginger and coriander add spicy character, while Belgian and American hop varieties are layered across five stages—late hopping and dry-hopping included—for balanced bitterness and aromatic depth. At 7% ABV, it delivers substance and flavour.

The palate unfolds with hop notes and spicy accents over the malt backbone. The result is a nuanced, approachable amber that honours both brewing traditions.