Bourgogne des Flandres 75 cl Belgian Dark Brown Beer

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Bourgogne des Flandres Brown Beer 75 cl: Belgian Brewing Heritage

Bourgogne des Flandres is a distinctive Belgian beer brewed in Bruges, a city with a long and celebrated brewing tradition. Its history is associated with the Van Houtryve family, whose brewing heritage dates back to 1765. After the original brewery closed in 1957, the recipe survived through successive generations and eventually returned to Bruges with the establishment of a new brewery in 2015.

The beer stands out for its blending technique. It combines a top-fermented brown beer with lambic, a beer made through spontaneous fermentation. The lambic comes from the Timmermans brewery. Bringing these two brewing traditions together creates a beer with a rounded malt character balanced by the refreshing acidity and aromatic complexity of lambic.

Bourgogne des Flandres pours a deep red-brown colour with ruby highlights, topped by a creamy, persistent ivory head. The aroma reveals macerated red fruits and dried fruit, accompanied by woody oak notes and a hint of wild yeast. On the palate, the texture is smooth and velvety, with a malt-driven roundness balanced by a lively acidity. Its persistent finish retains a distinct woody character.

At 5% alcohol by volume, this beer offers an interesting balance of richness and freshness. It pairs well with red meat, slow-cooked dishes and mature cheeses, including blue cheeses. Chocolate desserts can also complement its fruity and woody notes.

The 75 cl bottle is well suited to sharing over a meal or during a tasting of Belgian specialities. Serve the beer cool, but not excessively cold, to allow its fruit, malt and woody aromas to remain expressive.