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Gildenbier
Price: Not sold by PolyBEER
In the earlier days, Gildenbier ("guild beer") was closely connected with the guikd of archers in Diest. This beer was only drunk at the annual Guild Ball. The barrels of beer were stored under close guard in the cellars of the town hall and only taken upstairs on the night of the ball at which candidate members had to undergo an ordeal by fire. On the stroke of 12 o"clock , they had to drink a litre of Gildenbier standing on one leg. Those who could keep their feet, despite the vicious s
Country: Belgium
Brewery: Brouwerij Haacht
Alcohol: 7.00  %
Plato: 15.80  °P
Served: 8-10  °C
Type: Ale, Oud Bruin, Red Ale
This top-fermented beer is dark candy in colour, with light and creamy foam. You can taste sweetness at the first mouthful from a typical mug. It has quite a sharp tang, hence the soft sweet, slightky bitter aftertaste. Gildenbier goed perfectly with chocolate.

Brugse Zot blond from Brewery De Halve Maan is available in the Beer Store