Duchesse de Bourgogne
— 3/5. Tastes rather like a gueuze: a bit tart with a nice touch of vanilla, autumn fruits and some balsamic vinegar for good measure.”
33cl, 5% ABV, serve at 7°
Made in Vichte near Kortrijk, this is a light (by Belgian standards anyway) red ale that goes well with meals.
The name of this beer honours Marie de Bourgogne, known to Britons as “Mary the Bold” because she wisely handled the “man’s job” of running the fractious Duchy of Burgundy at a tough time in its history (1477-1482). Marie is buried in Brugge.
Tasting rather like a gueuze and being a blend of 8- and 18-month old brews, the Duchesse is a bit tart with a nice touch of vanilla, autumn fruits and a touch of balsamic vinegar.
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