The Story
Duchess Red is a limited edition and stronger version of the classic Flanders Red “Duchesse de Bourgogne”. With added red fruits, and aged in wine barrels it has a deeper fruity, yet balanced, flavour.
“Duchesse de Bourgogne” is a Flanders Red Ale of mixed fermentation. It is a sweet-fruity ale with a pleasant fresh aftertaste. This ale is brewed with roasted malts and with hops with a low bitterness. After the main fermentation and the lagering , the “Duchesse de Bourgogne” matures further for many months in oak casks. The tannins in the oak give the “Duchesse de Bourgogne” its fruity character. “Duchesse de Bourgogne” has a full, sweet and fresh taste
The name of the beer is meant to honour Duchess Mary of Burgundy, the only daughter of Charles the Bold. She was born in Brussels in 1457, and died in a horse riding accident.
Description
Duchess Red is a limited edition and stronger version of the classic Flanders Red “Duchesse de Bourgogne”. With added red fruits, and aged in wine barrels it has a deeper fruity, yet balanced, flavour.
“Duchesse de Bourgogne” is a Flanders Red Ale of mixed fermentation. It is a sweet-fruity ale with a pleasant fresh aftertaste. This ale is brewed with roasted malts and with hops with a low bitterness. After the main fermentation and the lagering , the “Duchesse de Bourgogne” matures further for many months in oak casks. The tannins in the oak give the “Duchesse de Bourgogne” its fruity character. “Duchesse de Bourgogne” has a full, sweet and fresh taste
The name of the beer is meant to honour Duchess Mary of Burgundy, the only daughter of Charles the Bold. She was born in Brussels in 1457, and died in a horse riding accident.
