Duchesse de Bourgogne () is a Flanders red ale-style

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. After a primary and secondary fermentation, this ale is matured in oak barrels for 18 months. The final product is a blend of a younger 8-month-old beer with an 18-month-old beer. The name of the beer is meant to honour Duchess Mary of Burgundy, the only daughter of Charles the Bold. She was born in

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in 1457, and died in a horse riding accident. Like all Flemish red ales, Duchesse de Bourgogne has a characteristically sour, fruity flavour similar to that of

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External links

- Duchesse de Bourgogne
– Belgian Beer on BeerTourism.com

Belgian beer brands
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