Duchesse de Bourgogne 330 ml - 24 Bottles

This celebrated beer comes from Belgium, specifically the West Flanders region. Duchesse de Bourgogne is the flagship offering from Brouwerij Verhaeghe (Verhaeghe Brewery), located in the West Flemish community of Vichte. The brewery has been operating on the same spot since its founding by Paul Verhaeghe in 1885. The beer's name, 'Duchess of Burgundy,' honours Duchess Mary of Burgundy, an important and beloved figure in West Flanders history, who supported commercial activities in the region, including brewing.

Beer Description

Duchesse de Bourgogne is a traditional Flemish Red Ale (also known as Flanders Red-Brown). This style is characterized by mixed fermentation and a unique sweet-and-sour flavour profile, often referred to as 'The Burgundies of Belgium'.

The colour is a deep, rich ruby-red or burnished copper, with a slightly tan or creamy off-white foam head. The aroma is complex, featuring hints of oak, tart cherries and berries, subtle tartness, and notes of balsamic vinegar. The beer is crafted using a blend of roasted malts and low-bitterness hops. It is a blend of a younger, 8-month-old beer with an older, more mature 18-month-old sour ale. This maturation process takes place in large, oak casks for many months, which contributes tannins and the characteristic fruity, sour character. The palate is full and velvety, starting sweetly and melting into a soft, sour cherry-like flavour. The taste is a balance of sweet and sour notes, with flavours of caramel, red wine, dark fruits, and a refreshing acidity. The body is smooth and medium-bodied. The finish is clean, crisp, bittersweet, and dry. The alcohol by volume (ABV) is typically 6.2%. Information on the beer being organic is not available. This is a non-vintage beer, blended for consistency.