Kasteel

The castle in which Kasteel is brewed dates back to 1075 A.D. and has seen many residents in its long history from the Count of Flanders to it’s current owner the Van Honsebrouck family. Poised on the Mandel river between Bruges and Courtrai the castle was referred to as the key to Flanders.

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Kasteel Rouge

Castle Red is the fruit beer of the Castle range.

Its unique dark red colour is obtained by mixing Castle brown that has been left to mature for at least 6 months with sour cherries.

Kasteel Rouge is aptly named for it’s deep, dark red color brought on by the addition of sour cherries to a base of brown ale, which is then left in the barrel for a six month period. This ale will surprise many with the sour of the cherries and the 8% alcohol level.

This beer has gastronomic qualities and can be drunk as an aperitif, with a BBQ, to accompany a dessert or simply as an outstanding real ale.

ABV: 8%