Brouwerij Verhaeghe Duchesse Chocolate Cherry

Descripción Flanders Red Ale | 6.8% abv

Traditional Duchesse de Bourgogne with Belgian cherries and chocolate essence added during the maturation process in oak casks (foeders). 200g per liter of whole Belgian cherries are used in the production of Duchesse Chocolate Cherry.
On the palate, the predominant taste is cherry and chocolate, with a sweet chocolate aftertaste. The nose taste also features both the sweetness of the chocolate and the sourness of the cherries.

Duchesse Chocolate Cherry (ABV 6.8%) from the Verhaeghe Brewery is traditional Duchesse de Bourgogne -- a blend of 1 and 2 year old sour ales aged in oak casks -- with 20 kg of whole sour cherries from the Limburg region of Belgium added to each 100 liters of the maturing beer, along with chocolate essence.

The brew pours a clear, dark reddish brown with a small pinkish tan head, and emanates aromas of tart sour cherries, bread, cocoa, toffee, and vanilla. On the palate, the predominant taste is cherry and chocolate, with a not-too-sweet chocolate aftertaste. 11.2 oz capped bottle.

Food Pairings

Like Duchesse de Bourgogne, it pairs well with buttery cheeses, spicy peppers, and roasted meats. It would be the perfect beer to match with (or feature in) a sorbet; also goes well with rich and dense chocolate desserts.