{"title":"Verhaeghe","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrouwerij 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA family brewery in West Flanders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrouwerij 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother source says the brewery started as a brewery and malthouse under Paul Verhaeghe. Untappd calls Verhaeghe a microbrewery and places it in Anzegem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlemish red-brown from oak foeders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brewery's Flemish red-brown beers are still brewed traditionally. They mature in oak foeders, just like in the early years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerhaeghe at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Verhaeghe come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerhaeghe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Verhaeghe make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerhaeghe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the best way to drink a Verhaeghe Duchesse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it cool, but not ice cold, so the acidity and fruit come out well. Store the bottles cool and dark.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"verhaeighe-duchesse-de-bourgogne","title":"Verhaeighe Duchesse de Bourgogne","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuchesse de Bourgogne is the traditional Flemish red ale: matured in oak and blended into a sour beer with real depth. At 6.2% ABV and just 11 IBU, the focus is on acidity rather than bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect passion fruit and chocolate over a smooth, rich texture. The finish is long, dry and acidic. Despite the oak maturation, it drinks refreshingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrouwerij Verhaeghe matures this beer in oak barrels after primary and secondary fermentation. The final blend pairs 8-month-old beer with 18-month-old beer, giving an average age of around 12 months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verhaeghe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444769927513,"sku":"","price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/moersleutelbarcodenitro-59-Photoroom.png?v=1735823595"},{"product_id":"verhaeghe-duchesse-chocolate-cherry","title":"Verhaeghe Duchesse Chocolate Cherry","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional Duchesse de Bourgogne, matured in oak foeders with Belgian cherries and chocolate essence. Verhaeghe gives the classic Flanders red a fruity twist with a chocolate edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherries lead the way: every 100 litres of beer is made with 20 kg of whole Belgian cherries. The chocolate essence sits on top of the tart foundation of a Flanders Red Ale. At 6.8% ABV and 20 IBU, bitterness stays modest, leaving the sourness, cherry and chocolate in the spotlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerhaeghe, from Belgium, brews the traditional Duchesse de Bourgogne that serves as the base here. The cherries and chocolate essence are added during maturation in oak foeders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verhaeghe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58542479540569,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2508_processed.png?v=1783607317"},{"product_id":"verhaeghe-duchesse-cherry","title":"Verhaeghe Duchesse Cherry","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuchesse Cherry blends one- and two-year-old Duchesse de Bourgogne, with sour cherries from Limburg added while the beer matures. Whole fruit goes in, not cherry syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect sour cherry to lead, since the fruit comes from whole cherries rather than syrup. Ageing in oak casks shapes this Flanders Red Ale at 6.8% ABV. At just 13 IBU, bitterness plays a supporting role and the acidity takes centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelgian brewery Verhaeghe builds this cherry version on its own Duchesse de Bourgogne, blended here from two different ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verhaeghe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58542510178649,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2506_processed.png?v=1783607405"},{"product_id":"verhaeghe-duchesse-red","title":"Verhaeghe Duchesse Red","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuchesse Red from Verhaeghe is a top-fermented Flanders Red Ale, matured for several months in wine oak casks and macerated with cherries. At 6.8% ABV, it brings fruit and cask ageing together in a sour beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect fruit with hints of almond and light sour cherry. The palate opens sweet and fruity, while a gentle tartness keeps things in check. The finish is refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerhaeghe is a Belgian brewery, and this beer takes its character from cask maturation and cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verhaeghe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58542558445913,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-2507_processed.png?v=1783607443"}],"url":"https:\/\/hoptimaal.com\/en\/collections\/verhaeghe.oembed","provider":"Hoptimaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}