Vichtenaar
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Beer of high fermentation. This refreshing ale is matured in oak casks for a minimum of 8 months and bottled without any further blending. This traditional ale has a fruity sour oak notes and refreshing aftertaste. It is lively and layered with notes of Madeira, vanilla, oak and the acidity of a fresh apple.
Country:	Belgium
Brewery:	Brouwerij Verhaeghe
Alcohol:	5.10  %
Plato:	13.40  °P
Type:	Ale, Red Ale, Artizanal
Accessory:	Vichtenaar 25cl

The " Vichtenaar" a beer that gebrouwen is becomes on the basis of diep burned malts, spicy hops, fruity leaven and gentle water pumped up from a well with a depth of 172 meters, what forms a guarantee for the quality and the purity of water. After head fermentation and the second lagering undergo the " Vichtenaar" a third fermentation in oaks dishes during a period of 8 months. The oaks dishes are large barrels with a capacity varying between 5000 and the 25000 litres. The " Vichtenaar" a traditional and typical beer for West-Vlaanderen is, in the northwest of Belgium. The taste of the " Vichtenaar" one can define as slightly sourish and complex and this by the long fermentation in oaks dishes. Rinzige the taste of the " Vichtenaar" that makes it a particular dorstlessend beer is, especially during the summer months. The " Vichtenaar" of last oud-Vlaamse are the russet beers which are matured in oaks dishes and by the beer expert are especially appreciated because of its authenticity. Already in 1958, the " obtained; Brewery Verhaeghe" for its beer " Vichtenaar" the first price during the international game for beers in Ghent.