The first barrels were only opened in March, as the days started to become warmer. It has a fresh, springlike bouquet with dominant tones of malt and grains.
The tradition of Christmas beers is particular to northern Europe...
About the brewery
First of all, the very best raw materials need to be selected before brewing the wort in the traditional way, using natural filtration and the top fermentation method. It is then left to sit for four weeks which is the part of the process called ‘la garde’. Each step in the process is accorded the necessary time, which gives the Brasserie Duyck’s bières de garde all their taste and superior quality.