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 | Biere de Garde - French beer characterized by a smooth, sweet, fruity, and earthy taste with a color which can range from a deep blond to a reddish brown. Typically, bieres de garde are brewed in the Northern region of France near the Belgian border, corked in wine bottles, and then aged from several months to several years. Complimentary foods include tarts, chicken, lamb, rabbit, onions, and squashes. Best served at 50 – 55 degrees F. |
Bière de Garde is a strong pale ale or keeping beer traditionally brewed in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.[1] These beers were usually brewed in farmhouses during the winter and spring, to avoid unpredictable problems with the yeast during the summertime.
Typically, beers of this tradition are of a copper colour or golden colour, and as the name suggests the origins of this style lies in the tradition that it was matured/cellared for a period of time once bottled (and most sealed with a cork), to be consumed later in the year, akin to a Saison.
Some of the better known brands include Brasserie de Saint-Sylvestre, Trois Monts (8.5%abv), Brasseurs Duyck, Jenlain (7.5%abv), and Brasserie La Choulette, Ambrée (7.5%abv).
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