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Unibroue Beer
Unibroue beers are manufactured from natural ingredients only, namely water, malted barley, malted or raw wheat, corn, spices, sugar and yeasts. Unibroue uses state-of-the-art equipment and rigorously follows each step of the manufacturing of its beer.
Unibroue beers are different. Brewed using an age-old process of in-bottle refermentation (with the exception of the U, U2, and La Bolduc), they are only partially filtered rather than totally filtered (which is the norm in today’s beer industry). This means Unibroue beers keep all their protein and part of the yeast, producing a genuine upscale beer. These beers are on fresh lees. The lees deposit themselves at the bottom of the bottle as result of refermentation and natural carbonation. The process is the same as with champagne; except with champagne, the yeast is removed, while with Unibroue beers the lees are left in the bottle. This method gives a very particular taste to the beer and provides a natural source of vitamin B. Every single beer is brewed in one batch and is not water-softened.
The brewing methods used by Unibroue have been inspired by the great European brewing traditions and, in this respect, are one of a kind in North America. The methods used stand out, in particular, from the brewing methods of the mass-producing breweries and even from the other North American craft brewers because the beer is refermented in bottles and partly-clarified only. Through these methods, specialty beers with an evolutive taste and a long shelf life are produced. The manufacturing of the beer at Unibroue is done in five phases: brewing, fermentation, clarification, bottling and kegging and, finally, refermentation in bottles in the holding room.
It is unnecessary to add preservatives or to pasteurize the beer, a process that makes the beer sterile and without a soul. So grab yourself a bottle of this age old traditional style beer and let your taste buds do the talking.
Unibroue beers available at Westside Liquor Waite Park (other locations may vary).
Blanche De Chambly
(blahsnh-deh-shahm-blee)
Since: 1992
Type: White Ale, refermented in the bottle
Alcohol: 5% ABV
Color: White
Taste: Wheat, with subtle spices, and citrus
Aroma: Lightly fruity and a hint of citrus
Shelf life: 18 months
Suggestions: Poultry, fish and shellfish, salads and fresh cut vegetables
(White of Chambly) was the first bottle refermented ale produced by Unibroue. It is brewed from a blend of pale barley malt, wheat malt and unmalted wheat, to which we blend selected spices and hops.
Blanche de Chambly is only partially filtered, retaining its natural cloud of yeast that is characteristic of the original white ales brewed during the Middle Ages.
Maudite
(moe-dzit)
Since: 1992
Type: Strong red Ale, refermented in the bottle
Alcohol: 8% ABV
Color: Mahogany
Taste: Wheat, with subtle spices, and citrus
Aroma: Spicy
Shelf life: 5 years and more
Sugestions: Pasta, red meat, stews and spicy dishes
The robust maltiness and spiciness of our amber-red ale is counterbalanced by an assertive hop finish, offering a distinctive flavor that is cognac-like in complexity.
Whether it is paired with pasta marinara, a brick-oven pizza, Flemish stew, spice-rubbed pork tenderloin or dal makhani, Maudite is devilishly satisfying.
La Fin Du Monde
(la-faeh-doo-mohnd)
Since: 1994
Type: Triple fermentation golden Ale, refermented in the bottle
Alcohol: 9% ABV
Color: Blond with a golden hue
Taste: Smooth, slightly tart with the balanced flavors of wild spices, malt and hops
Aroma: Wild spices
Shelf life: 3 years
Suggestions: Gourmet dishes, fine cheeses and desserts
Strong triple-style golden ale 9% ABV 1
Our best-selling brand offers both subtlety and strength, with a chorus of fruit, spice and hop notes that make this highly effervescent "liquid gold" so distinctive.
Its complex flavor and natural carbonation make La Fin du Monde an ideal pairing for aged cheeses and succulent cuisine like scallops, filet mignon and duck confit.
La Fin du Monde (The End of the World) became the first North American beer to rival the monk-brewed Trappist ales of Belgium in terms of complexity and strength.
It was developed through 18 months of research on a unique strain of yeast that produces subtle flavors with champagne-like effervescence.
This beer is brewed in honor of the intrepid European explorers who believed they had reached the 'end of the world' when they discovered a 'new world', later called America.
Trois Pistoles
(trwa-pee-stole)
Since: 1997
Type: Strong dark Ale, refermented in the bottle
Alcohol: 9% ABV
Color: Dusky black
Taste: Wild fruit with an aftertaste of port
Aroma: Ripe fruit and chocolate
Shelf life: 3 years
Suggestions: Desserts
Brewed with four selected malts and four exotic spices, Trois Pistoles beckons with a subtle sweetness that makes it surprisingly smooth and satisfying for a beer of such strength and complexity.
Its cocoa and fruit notes make it an ideal dessert companion to semi-sweet and dark artisan chocolates.
Trois Pistoles (Three Coins) is named after a small village in the region of Les Basques in Québec.
Founded over 300 years ago, Trois Pistoles gave birth to several legends, including one about a sailor who dropped his tumbler overboard and exclaimed, "Trois Pistoles!" in reference to its worth in old Spanish currency.
Another, the Legend of the Black Horse, involved a local bishop who conjured up a good devil (appearing in the form of bridled black steed) to haul large brick stones to construct a new church. When someone accidentally removed the bridle, the black horse suddenly vanished just as the last remaining stone was to be set. This stone is
still missing, as can be seen when visiting the village church in Trois Pistoles.
Enjoy this beer as an after-dinner drink or you can bundle it with a gift box of dark chocolate truffles or semi-sweet chocolate bars.
Don De Dieu
(dohn-deh-dyeuh)
Since: 1998
Type: Triple wheat Ale, refermented in the bottle
Alcohol: 9% ABV
Color: White with orange hue
Taste: Smooth, rich, and creamy, slighlty sweet with a warming mix of strenght and full-bodied flavour, delicately spiced.
Aroma: Aroma of vanilla and subtle ripe fruits, lightly hopped
Shelf life: 3 years
Suggestions: Ideal with cheeses and meat
Triple wheat ale 9% ABV 1
This smooth, exceptionally strong triple wheat ale offers a complex flavor that is slightly fruity, malty, nutty and yeasty, with a hint of unfiltered sake.
We recommend pairing it with grilled game meats, spicy Asian or Latin cuisine, ripened cheeses and charcuterie.
Don de Dieu (Gift of God) is named after the ship commanded by Samuel de Champlain de Brouage, who was commissioned by France's King Henry IV to explore the vast, unknown territory of Nouvelle-France.
In June 1608, Champlain sailed the Don de Dieu up the St. Lawrence River to a point where it narrows between high cliffs, a site that could easily be defended. Champlain landed the ship and founded a new settlement he christened Québec, modifying the Algonquin word "Kebec," which means " where the river narrows."
Ephemere
(eff-eh-mehr)
Since: 2002
Type: White Ale brewed with apple must
Alcohol: 5,5% ABV
Color: Pale golden color
Taste: Mouth-watering bouquet of Granny Smith apples and spices
Aroma: Apples and spices
Shelf life: 1 year
Suggestions: Cheddar cheese, pork or onion soup
White ale brewed with apple must
Redolent of ripe Granny Smith apples, this unique white ale pleases the palate with a delicate balance of fruit and spice notes and just a hint of sweetness.
Éphémère apple satisfies with each sip and refreshes in all seasons, especially when paired with an artisan cheddar cheese, pork tenderloin served with apple chutney or Vidalia onion soup.
We developed the Éphémère (Ephemeral) series to feature a seasonal fruit in a refreshing, lightly spiced white ale.
The label depicts a fairy, an ephemeral spirit associated with fruits picked at the peak of ripeness during each harvest season.
Éphémère apple flavor is brewed with apple must, which consists of the freshly-pressed juice from apples.
Enjoy this beer 'alfresco' while dining in the afternoon sun, relaxing at a family gathering or at a picnic in the back yard.
Seigneuriale
(seen-yur-ree-al)
Since: 2005
Type: Strong amber Ale
Alcohol: 7,5 % ABV
Color: Copper-colored
Taste: Slightly sweet, malty and spicy, but a distinctive hop character and notes of apricot brandy
Aroma: Malty, spicy & slightly sweet
Shelf life: 3 years
Suggestions: Carved ham, apricot-glazed duck or squab, thai shrimp curry or a holiday fruit cake
The copper-colored body and generous foam head of this amber ale tantalize the eyes but it's the complex flavor of Seigneuriale that delivers a pleasant surprise. It is slightly sweet, malty and spicy, but a distinctive hop character and notes of apricot brandy give Seigneuriale a truly unique character.
We recommending pairing it with carved ham, apricot-glazed duck or squab, Thai shrimp curry or a holiday fruit cake.
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