Verhaeghe
Brouwerij Verhaeghe Vichte is a small family brewery in the southwest of West Flanders. Its history goes back to 1885. At Hoptimaal it's all about their sour beers in 33 cl, such as Verhaeghe Duchesse Red and Verhaeghe Duchesse Cherry, which are highly rated on Untappd.
- LocationAnzegem, Vlaams Gewest
- Founded1885
- TypeMicrobrewery
- Untappd 3.65 · 478k ratings
- At Hoptimaal0 in stock · 4 in total
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A family brewery in West Flanders
Brouwerij Verhaeghe Vichte is a small family business in the southwest of the province of West Flanders. According to its own website, the brewery's history goes back to 1885, the end of the nineteenth century.
Another source says the brewery started as a brewery and malthouse under Paul Verhaeghe. Untappd calls Verhaeghe a microbrewery and places it in Anzegem.
Flemish red-brown from oak foeders
The brewery's Flemish red-brown beers are still brewed traditionally. They mature in oak foeders, just like in the early years.
On its own website, the range is divided into three lines: Duchesse, Barbe and the regional beers. The sources give no further details about recipes or equipment, so we stick to the facts.
Verhaeghe at Hoptimaal
At Hoptimaal we've had four beers from Verhaeghe, all sour beer. Mostly 33 cl bottles, with a strength between 6.2 and 6.8 percent. On Untappd, Verhaeghe Duchesse Red, Verhaeghe Duchesse Cherry, Verhaeghe Duchesse Chocolate Cherry and Duchesse de Bourgogne are rated highest.
Stock changes, so check the webshop to see what's in right now. Drink sour beers like these cool, but not ice cold, so the acidity and fruit come out well. Store them dark and cool. The chocolate and cherry version calls for a slower pace: pour it a little less cold and take your time.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Verhaeghe come from?
Verhaeghe is a small family brewery in the southwest of West Flanders, Belgium. According to the brewery, its history goes back to 1885. Untappd places it in Anzegem.
What kind of beer does Verhaeghe make?
Verhaeghe brews Flemish red-brown beers that mature traditionally in oak foeders. The beers fall under the lines Duchesse, Barbe and regional beers. At Hoptimaal you'll find them as sour beer.
What's the best way to drink a Verhaeghe Duchesse?
Serve it cool, but not ice cold, so the acidity and fruit come out well. Store the bottles cool and dark.
