Drinking Socially - S1 Ep. 17: Duchesse de Bourgogne & History of the Flanders Red Ale
This week we partake in Duchesse de Bourgogne from Brouwerij Verhaeghe, check out some recently released badges, dive into the history of the traditional Flanders Red Ale, and much more.
Drinking Socially - The Official Untappd Podcast
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (chtbl.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
What We’re Drinking
Duchesse de Bourgogne by Brouwerij Verhaeghe
- Traditional Flemish Red Ale / Sour - Flanders Red Ale
- After the first and secondary fermentation, the beer matures in the oak barrels for 18 months
- The final product is a blend of younger 8 months old beer and 18 months old beer
- The average age of the Duchesse de Bourgogne before being bottled is 12 months
Badges
- Check-in to any beer from two (2) different participating World Cup countries between June 14 - July 15th
- Check-in one (1) Nimble Giant from Tröegs Independent Brewing between June 13th - July 13th
- Check-in to one (1) Guinness Blonde Lager between June 25th - September 25th
Style of the Week
This week we learn about the history of the Flanders Red Ale
Beer Articles
Moscow runs low on beer necessities for thirsty World Cup fans
Your Next Hotel May Have an Attached Brewery or Distillery
Get to know Heisler, TV's most popular fake beer
Cincinnati brewery is again canning pickle beer
#AskUntappd
James on Twitter asks "What’s the difference between gravity and hand pumped cask beer?"
Have a question for us? Send it over using #AskUntappd on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
Sponsor
Show off your love of Untappd. Check out our online store and pick up Untappd branded glassware, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more! Go to http://store.untappd.com and enter the coupon code “PODCAST” at checkout to get 20% off all orders