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Written by: Trappist

Created: 19 March 2026

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Hi folks,
It's been very busy lately.
Even with being retired I still have too much shortness of time.
Today, I also do the Facebook "Brugge Vroeger en Nu" group, and that is quite an addiction too.
I also needed to buy me a new computer.
After more than 10 years, it finally went dead 
But no problem, the one I bought now is a sure 50x faster   Amazing evolutions.
Things are running smoothly again. And after all, I was amazed how easy the change and transition went.
Small detail: My PC went nuts when I was intensively using the Elon Musk Grok AI engine. This blew up the chip !!!!  

This needed a beer, so we went to "Tafel en Toog van Xaverius" here at Sint-Andries (very close to Brugge)
https://www.tafelentoog.be/

They sport a load of Belgian beers, and they do food too.
https://www.tafelentoog.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MENU2025TT.pdf

Tafel & Toog also supports the "Bruges Autonomous Beertasters" Beer of the Month idea. GREAT !!
https://www.babbierproevers.be/activiteiten/

Participating:
't Lindenhof: https://www.goudengids.be/bedrijf/Brugge/L1084766/'t+Lindenhof/
't Poatersgat:https://poatersgat.be/
Bernie's Bar: https://bernies.bar/
Bierbrasserie Cambrinus: http://www.cambrinus.eu
Bistro Den Amand: http://www.denamand.be/
Daverlo: https://www.daverlo.be
De Zwarte Kat: https://www.museabrugge.be/en/news/bezoek-de-museumherberg-in-de-zwarte-kat-1
Tafel & Toog: https://www.tafelentoog.be

The beer of the month Feb-Mar is Circus Winter Ale.
An amber dark beer which has a rich and complex flavor profile thanks to a mix of spices and a hint of gingerbread.
A powerful winter beer at 10% alc. => Delicious !  



This place is always busy, and that makes it always a cosy relaxing experience.



A focus on the beer of the month now from Circus brewery.
Poured into their proper huge American-style beer glass.
A crystal clear dark amber beauty with a nice head. Looks fantastic folks  



Nosing and tasting indeed gives that sweet cinnamon flavor.
But there is more going on. Caramalt malts for instance and a nice candy sugar sweetness (not too much - perfectly balanced). It has a nice boost of hops too.
This beer needs some caution, because it still has a huge 10 vo%l of alcohol. Slowly sipping is the key  







The food is tasty, comfortable and not expensive. A perfect pairing with the beer too  



Cheers,
Filip