Saint-Monon Triple au Miel, Ambly in a glass

Famenne as a starting point

Saint-Monon Triple au Miel is brewed in Ambly, in the municipality of Nassogne and the district of Marche-en-Famenne. This location offers a way to explore local character beyond the monuments of the main town. The brewery identifies honey from local beekeepers as one of the ingredients that give this beer its personality. A honey beer should not be confused with an alcohol-free drink: the Triple remains a beer to savour.

1996, not the early Middle Ages

Pierre Jacob launched his business in 1996 after developing a passion for brewing. His background as an industrial engineer in food production accompanied this village venture. The name Saint-Monon, meanwhile, refers to a very different period. The brewery tells the legend of a hermit associated with Nassogne who became a protector of farmers, animals and crops. This story belongs to local folklore; it is not proof that this particular recipe was brewed in the seventh century.

Honey and balance

The producer describes Triple au Miel as balancing sweetness and bitterness, with honey from local apiaries. That is the documented profile, without adding fruits or spices not mentioned in the product description. The word honey easily draws attention towards sugar, but a beer's character is more than the name of one ingredient. Fermentation, grain and hops also form part of the whole presented by the brewer.

One shared name, different beers

Saint-Monon is also a range. Its amber beer, brown beer, Triple au Miel and other references do not have identical profiles. The brewery's historical timeline shows how a small production found an audience beyond Ambly. An award won by another beer should therefore not automatically become a medal for the honey beer. The 2012 photograph does show this honey version, with its packaging at the time.

Plan a detour

Check current opportunities to visit and meet the team directly with the brewery. You can learn about raw ingredients and the brewer's work without making a tasting compulsory. When buying, the full name on the bottle helps avoid confusion with the amber beer or a particular edition. The older product photograph is a genuine document; it does not guarantee that the label or packaging has remained unchanged today.

Drink in moderation.

Photos and credits

Photo 1 — Saint-Monon honey beer, photographed in 2012; the current packaging may differ. Queeste · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source.