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Drinking Socially - Ep. 17: Duchesse de Bourgogne & History of the Flanders Red Ale

Episode Summary

This week we partake in Duchesse de Bourgogne from Brouwerij Verhaeghe, check out some recently released badges, dive into the history of the traditional Flanders Red Ale, and much more.

Episode Notes

What We’re Drinking

Duchesse de Bourgogne by Brouwerij Verhaeghe

Traditional Flemish Red Ale / Sour - Flanders Red Ale
After the first and secondary fermentation, the beer matures in the oak barrels for 18 months
The final product is a blend of younger 8 months old beer and 18 months old beer
The average age of the Duchesse de Bourgogne before being bottled is 12 months

Badges

World Pint (2018)

Check-in to any beer from two (2) different participating World Cup countries between June 14 - July 15th

#FindTheGiant (2018)

Check-in one (1) Nimble Giant from Tröegs Independent Brewing between June 13th - July 13th

Make it a Blonde Summer

Check-in to one (1) Guinness Blonde Lager between June 25th - September 25th

Style of the Week

This week we learn about the history of the Flanders Red Ale

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