I'd like the name of a popular brand of Belgian beer that was around
in 1887. It doesn't have to still exist as long as it was well known
then.
And I'd like to know if it would normally have been served cold.
Thank you,
Archae0pteryx
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I can suggest the following:
"De Koninck" a full bodied top fermenting ale made by De Koninck Brewery.
Established in 1833 De Koninck is the only brewery in the famous city
of Antwerp, it is the name of the brewery and also the name of its
main product.
http://www.dekoninck.be/en/index.htm
"Stavelot" a high fermentation beer made by Duvel Moortgat farm
brewery - better known today for their famous "Duvel" beer. This beer
was around shortly after 1871.
http://www.duvel.be/pages/Main.aspx?culture=en&pageid=brouwerij/historiek
"Chimay" a Trappist beer. Since 1862 the Cistercian Trappist monks of
Chimay have been developing the production of Trappist beers.
http://www.chimay.com/
Belgium's Trappist and Lambic beers were served unchilled prior to the
20th century. For one, refridgerators or ice were not available at the
local taverns or homes, secondly because beers stored and then served
at natural cellar temperatures were naturally....cool!
Much more information on belgian beers can be found here:
http://www.visitbelgium.com/beer.htm
Nice tasting articles & Belgian beer experiences from The BeerHunter,
Michael Jackson:
http://www.beerhunter.com/documents/19133-000827.html
http://www.beerhunter.com/documents/19133-001374.html
Your choice of beer may very well depend on the region of Belgium. If
you want to get more specific let me know.
Hi, landog,
Thank you for this helpful information. The region is Brugge. Does
that specific location inspire any further suggestions?
Archae0pteryx
Hi,
Myoarin's additional info is helpful.
I would also suggest you email the breweries in the Brugge region.
Here is a list of many breweries in Belgium:
http://www.xs4all.nl/~patto1ro/belgbrew.htm
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