B. United International Inc. - Ichtegem's Grand Cru

Blend:

After maturation the base beer is blended with a younger (sweeter) beer.

Each barrel is tasted and the blending ratio averages about 60 % old and 40 % young beer subject to the acidity of each barrel, the taste and “mood” of the brewmaster .

Alcohol content before maturation is around 7 % and after maturation and blending
it averages 6.5 % alc by vol.

Product Details:
Type:	Flemish Red Ale
Alc./Vol.:	6.5%
Format:	24 * 11.2oz bottles 30L Kegs

The Brewery:

Producer Details:
Brewery:	Brouwerij Strubbe
Brewery Tour:	Brouwerij Strubbe
Website:	www.brouwerij-strubbe.be

In 1830, one Carolus Strubbe left the trading town of Tielt to try his luck in Ichtegem, a town well known for its flax industry. He became a farmer and brewer there: in summer, he tilled the land, and in winter he worked on the malt floor with his stirring barrel.

At the time, most brewers grew their own raw materials, not only barley and grains, but some of them even grew their own hops. They made their barrels and tanks thereselves or at least restored them themselves; most of the time with oak from their very own trees. Due to this traditional method, there was a great variety of beer barrels in size and off course in content.

For more information regarding Brouwerij Strubbe and a detailed description of the brewing process visit our Brouwerij Strubbe Guide.

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:
Appearance:	Dark ruby brown with a small head.
Aroma:	Nose has beery notes along with some dark cherries with a hint of vinegar notes.
Flavor:	Slight tartness with a berrylike fruitness and woody notes from the oak barrels.

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