{"title":"Belgian Christmas Ales","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"delirium-noel-11-2-oz","title":"Delirium Noel 11.2 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelgian Brown Strong Christmas Ale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewed by: \u003c\/b\u003e Huyghe Brewery \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e Belgium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003e Winter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor: \u003c\/b\u003e Red\/Brown \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV: \u003c\/b\u003e 10.0% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatebeer.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e93 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e87\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce banned in the US because the provocative title of this line of ales was thought to encourage overindulgence (the pink elephant logo on the label probably did very little to curb the argument), \u003cb\u003eDelirium Noel\u003c\/b\u003e from the \u003cb\u003eHuyghe Brewery\u003c\/b\u003e is a seasonal Belgian Strong Ale that pours dark red with a foamy beige head.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop fermented and bottle conditioned, the brew boasts potent aromas of dark fruit, apricot, caramel malt, sweet cherry, cinnamon and clove with notes of vanilla, apple, banana and yeast. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste is similar to aroma and also includes toffee, plum, and red wine with notes of pepper and bitter hops. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mouthfeel is medium bodied and creamy smooth thanks to generous and lively carbonation; the 10.0% ABV is well hidden, and the finish is lingering, spicy, and dry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with beef, hamburger, barbecue, hearty winter soups, stews or chili, or serve to complement almost any sharp cheese. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/huyghe_ext_005-75_500x333_97dc1e0e-6b3c-4a9b-80d7-3dbf73cbd8a6.jpg?v=1725471638\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocated in the city of Melle in the East Flanders region of Belgium, the \u003cb\u003eHuyghe Brewery\u003c\/b\u003e was founded in 1906 when Leon Huyghe purchased a local brewery (\"Den Appel\") whose history in the region went back at least several centuries, to the mid-1600s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder his stewardship, the brewery survived both World Wars and actually managed to thrive; but by the 1970s and into the early 1980s sales of the staple brews – then based on lager and Dortmund style beers – were in decline. The brewery found itself – like so many other small family owned breweries of the time – unable to compete successfully with Flanders' larger commercial breweries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1985 the Huyghe Brewery refocused its efforts to concentrate production on high quality, high alcohol, specialty ales only. The flagship brew of this style, Delirium Tremens, was introduced to high acclaim in 1987 and the brewery's fortunes flourished once again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, still helmed by the Huyghe family, the Huyghe Brewery produces and distributes award winning specialty ales to at least eight countries including the United States, Canada, Italy and Japan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/huyghe_ext_013-75_500x333_a71034c4-5dc8-435f-a94a-982b6ebeb84a.jpg?v=1725471656\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/huyghe_int_023-75_500x333_a398f705-0f38-4456-a36c-4e5745a6612a.jpg?v=1725471674\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Cavalier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43794227364016,"sku":"7091","price":8.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/item7091_575x575_ba904996-1609-48dc-9200-d9077fa62308.jpg?v=1721837812"},{"product_id":"st-bernardus-christmas-ale-25-4-oz","title":"St. Bernardus Christmas Ale 25.4 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelgian Brown Strong Christmas Ale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewed by: \u003c\/b\u003e St. Bernardus Brewery \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e Belgium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003e Winter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor: \u003c\/b\u003e Brown \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV: \u003c\/b\u003e 10.0% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/b\u003e Yes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatebeer.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e 99 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSt. Bernardus Christmas Ale\u003c\/b\u003e (ABV 10%) is an abbey-style ale that pours dark reddish brown with a frothy beige head and medium carbonation. Top fermented and bottle conditioned, the brew boasts aromas of sweet caramel, dark fruits, raisin, cinnamon, clove, chocolate, bread and notes of anise. Taste follows a similar profile and also includes sweet apricot, banana, licorice, marzipan, and molasses, some peppery spice and a slight hop bitterness. The mouthfeel is creamy and light to medium bodied; the 10.0% ABV is well hidden but warming; and the finish is long, bittersweet and dry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with pizza, any meat and cheese plate or winter stew, a hearty creamy soup, honey ham, duck, turkey, and many desserts especially bread pudding. 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When the Trappist monks of the St. Sixtus Monastery in Westvleteren, Belgium decided that brewing and promotional efforts had become a serious distraction from religious and contemplative activities, they granted Deconinck a license to brew and distribute Trappistine beers based on the monastery's recipe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat arrangement continued for decades, but in 1992, when it was decreed that only beers brewed within the walls of a monastery under direct control of the monks could be called Trappist beers, St. Bernardus launched its own brand of abbey beers to huge success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, the brewery distributes award winning ales to more than two dozen countries including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia and Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Cavalier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43794238832816,"sku":"7092","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/item7092_860x860_1e15f6bc-bda3-4883-a0f3-5bf0912953e8.jpg?v=1721838154"},{"product_id":"delirium-noel-25-4-oz","title":"Delirium Noel 25.4 oz","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelgian Brown Strong Christmas Ale\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewed by: \u003c\/b\u003e Huyghe Brewery \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e Belgium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003e Winter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor: \u003c\/b\u003e Red\/Brown \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV: \u003c\/b\u003e 10.0% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatebeer.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e93 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e87\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce banned in the US because the provocative title of this line of ales was thought to encourage overindulgence (the pink elephant logo on the label probably did very little to curb the argument), \u003cb\u003eDelirium Noel\u003c\/b\u003e from the \u003cb\u003eHuyghe Brewery\u003c\/b\u003e is a seasonal Belgian Strong Ale that pours dark red with a foamy beige head.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop fermented and bottle conditioned, the brew boasts potent aromas of dark fruit, apricot, caramel malt, sweet cherry, cinnamon and clove with notes of vanilla, apple, banana and yeast. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste is similar to aroma and also includes toffee, plum, and red wine with notes of pepper and bitter hops. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mouthfeel is medium bodied and creamy smooth thanks to generous and lively carbonation; the 10.0% ABV is well hidden, and the finish is lingering, spicy, and dry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with beef, hamburger, barbecue, hearty winter soups, stews or chili, or serve to complement almost any sharp cheese. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/huyghe_ext_005-75_500x333_97dc1e0e-6b3c-4a9b-80d7-3dbf73cbd8a6.jpg?v=1725471638\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLocated in the city of Melle in the East Flanders region of Belgium, the \u003cstrong\u003eHuyghe Brewery\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in 1906 when Leon Huyghe purchased a local brewery (\"Den Appel\") whose history in the region went back at least several centuries, to the mid-1600s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder his stewardship, the brewery survived both World Wars and actually managed to thrive; but by the 1970s and into the early 1980s sales of the staple brews – then based on lager and Dortmund style beers – were in decline. The brewery found itself – like so many other small family owned breweries of the time – unable to compete successfully with Flanders' larger commercial breweries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1985 the Huyghe Brewery refocused its efforts to concentrate production on high quality, high alcohol, specialty ales only. The flagship brew of this style, Delirium Tremens, was introduced to high acclaim in 1987 and the brewery's fortunes flourished once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, still helmed by the Huyghe family, the Huyghe Brewery produces and distributes award winning specialty ales to at least eight countries including the United States, Canada, Italy and Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/huyghe_ext_013-75_500x333_a71034c4-5dc8-435f-a94a-982b6ebeb84a.jpg?v=1725471656\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/huyghe_int_023-75_500x333_a398f705-0f38-4456-a36c-4e5745a6612a.jpg?v=1725471674\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Cavalier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43794532008112,"sku":"7090","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/item7090_860x860_43c0f9cd-e105-489a-ae02-073274b7a707.jpg?v=1721847554"},{"product_id":"gouden-carolus-christmas-11-2-oz","title":"Gouden Carolus Christmas 11.2 oz","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelgian Brown Strong Christmas Ale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewed by: \u003c\/b\u003e Het Anker Brewery \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e Belgium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003e Winter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor: \u003c\/b\u003e Red\/Brown \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV: \u003c\/b\u003e 10% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/b\u003e Yes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatebeer.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e 98 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGouden Carolus Christmas\u003c\/b\u003e from the \u003cb\u003eHet Anker Brewery\u003c\/b\u003e (abv 10%) is a warming winter ale that pours a deep, dark red with a frothy beige head.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrewed in August with three kinds of hops and 6 different kinds of herbs and spices, and then allowed to age a few months more, the brew is top fermented and bottle conditioned. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplex and full of character, it offers flavors of roasted malt, cinnamon, anise and ginger, dark fruits, and sweet toffee. The finish is long, warming, fruity, and dry. It can be cellared for years to come. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with grilled pork or beef; also with sharp or pungent style cheese like Cheddar, Gorgonzola, and Limburger. Serve at 9 - 12 degrees C. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/Het_Anker_500x334_eb35968e-6708-4ad4-850b-92b7246766e2.jpg?v=1725470690\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocated in the town of Mechelen in the Flanders region of Belgium, the \u003cb\u003eHet Anker Brewery\u003c\/b\u003e was founded in 1872 when Louis Van Breedam purchased the site of what had once been a brewery and hospice run by a community of Beguine nuns. He modernized the facility – it became one of the first steam powered breweries of the time – and his heirs would later greatly expand its influence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the 1980s, like many family owned breweries of the time, Het Anker found it difficult to compete with large commercial breweries, and entered into partnership deals which never succeeded as intended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the late 1990s, Het Anker, helmed by a fifth generation of the Van Breedam family, became independent again, and both focused and diversified its business. 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Brewed with spices, orange peel, and thyme, and tinged with hops, it is unfiltered and refermented in the bottle and in barrels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt pours a deep amber brown with a tan, creamy head and visible carbonation carrying aromas of dark stone fruits, spicy Belgian yeast, and brown bread maltiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silky mouthfeel supports the taste of sweet dates, brown sugar, plum, and banana, plus a balancing element of spicy bitterness from the judicious use of orange peel and hops. With a smooth, dry finish, even at 10% ABV it's very easy to drink, and perfect for a winter celebration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/Achouffe_achouffe-brouwerij_500x248_2158f5b2-cbc2-4015-9bf3-344285df41cb.jpg?v=1725464945\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNamed for Achouffe, the village where it began or (depending on the storyteller) for a colony of beer-brewing gnomes reputed to have once lived in the area, the \u003cb\u003eD'Achouffe Brewery \u003c\/b\u003e was founded in the late 1970s by brothers-in-law Pierre Gobron and Chris Bauweraerts, first as a hobby, and then as a full time venture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNestled in the green hills of the Belgian Ardennes, the brewery released its first ale to high acclaim in 1982 and has flourished ever since. A meticulous attention to quality, a tried and true application of brewer's savvy and innovation, and an irrepressible talent for promotion (the popular gnomes appear on every label) helped propel the brewery to its current success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday D'Achouffe (acquired by the Duvel Moortgat brewery group in 2006) exports award-winning ales to over 40 countries around the world and hosts more than 10,000 thirsty brewery visitors each year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Cavalier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43796910112944,"sku":"7198","price":5.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/item7198_860x860_9b8870f6-cb15-4cac-bfd6-dd9d9473258c.jpg?v=1721923569"},{"product_id":"de-glazen-toren-canaster-winterscotch-25-4-oz","title":"De Glazen Toren Canaster Winterscotch 25.4 oz","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelgian Brown Strong Christmas Ale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewed by: \u003c\/b\u003eDe Glazen Toren Brewery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e Belgium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eScotch Ale \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor: \u003c\/b\u003e Brown \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume): \u003c\/b\u003e8.7% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatebeer.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e92 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e87\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCanaster\u003c\/b\u003e (ABV 8.7%) from \u003cb\u003eDe Glazen Toren Brewery\u003c\/b\u003e is a Scotch Ale brewed as a \"winter warmer\". It refers to an ancient brewing tradition of the town of Aalst, where, centuries ago Canaster was brewed in the Carmelite convent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade with dark caramel malts of barley and wheat, dark candy sugar, yeast, and Hallertau hops from the Aalst area, it pours rich brown with reddish hints and a medium beige head. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA perfect beer for long winter evenings, it's strong and dry, with a warm aroma and full-bodied flavors of dark dried fruits, caramel, and bananas, and a long malty finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRatebeer.com rating: 92 (out of 100) 25.4 oz capped bottle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/de-glazen-banner_500x187_796550cc-35ad-4fa7-96a8-044235f20e7f.jpg?v=1725473647\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficially founded in 2004 in the town of Erpe-Mere in the East Flanders region of Belgium, De Glazen Toren Brewery had its origins in 1988 when Erpe-Mere bureaucrats Jef Van Den Steen, a mathematician and town alderman, and Dirk De Pauw, a lawyer and the newly appointed town clerk, met and discovered a shared passion for beer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey became friends and then hobby brewers. Their initial experiments in 50 liter batch brews were unremarkable, and the pair realized that enthusiasm was no substitute for craft or expertise, so they enrolled in a three year course of brewing studies and training at the CTL Institute in Ghent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt proved a wise decision. The quality of their experimental brews improved spectacularly, so much so that they committed to opening their own small brewery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, with the addition of a third partner, Mark De Neef, De Glazen Toren Brewery exports all-natural, high quality ales to at least nine different countries including the United States, Canada, Italy, Australia, and Japan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/de-glazen-brewing_500x333_9d8ecef6-0d3f-493c-85a3-032e79d5bc45.jpg?v=1725473664\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Cavalier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43796941177008,"sku":"7230","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/item7230_860x860_616b4aaa-bb02-4ca2-b8aa-f49ae9dc3f64.jpg?v=1721924865"},{"product_id":"gouden-carolus-christmas-gift-set-4-ales-2-ornaments","title":"Gouden Carolus Christmas Gift Set (4 ales \u0026 1 ornament)","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Bottles \u0026amp; 1 Ornament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewed by:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHet Anker Brewery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed\/Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatebeer.com rating:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle Size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.2 oz. (four bottles \u0026amp; 1 ornament)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGouden Carolus Christmas Gift Set\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes four 11.2 oz bottles of Gouden Carolus Christmas Ale plus one Gouden Carolus Christmas ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGouden Carolus Christmas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHet Anker Brewery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (abv 10%) is a warming winter ale that pours a deep, dark red with a frothy beige head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewed in August with three kinds of hops and 6 different kinds of herbs and spices, and then allowed to age a few months more, the brew is top fermented and bottle conditioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex and full of character, it offers flavors of roasted malt, cinnamon, anise and ginger, dark fruits, and sweet toffee. The finish is long, warming, fruity, and dry. It can be cellared for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass ornament shaped as a bottle of Gouden Carolus Christmas Ale is about 5\" tall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In order to ship gift sets safely, we disassemble (or partially disassemble) them. All components (including the box and glassware) are shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/Het_Anker_500x334_eb35968e-6708-4ad4-850b-92b7246766e2.jpg?v=1725470690\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the town of Mechelen in the Flanders region of Belgium, the \u003cb\u003eHet Anker Brewery\u003c\/b\u003e was founded in 1872 when Louis Van Breedam purchased the site of what had once been a brewery and hospice run by a community of Beguine nuns. He modernized the facility – it became one of the first steam powered breweries of the time – and his heirs would later greatly expand its influence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the 1980s, like many family owned breweries of the time, Het Anker found it difficult to compete with large commercial breweries, and entered into partnership deals which never succeeded as intended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the late 1990s, Het Anker, helmed by a fifth generation of the Van Breedam family, became independent again, and both focused and diversified its business. Today, the flourishing brewery includes both a restaurant and a hotel while producing a dozen or more ales exported around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/het-anker-charles-stokerij_573x381_eb1154ed-0a09-410f-ba5d-e847fd157bad.jpg?v=1725470721\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/het-anker-homebrouwerij_500x250_f5086028-bffb-49ab-978e-9a6e34c761e7.jpg?v=1725470738\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Cavalier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797022638256,"sku":"7402","price":40.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/goudencaroluschristmasgift.jpg?v=1791911537"},{"product_id":"blaugies-la-moneuse-speciale-noel-12-7-oz","title":"Blaugies La Moneuse Speciale Noel 12.7 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA richer version of La Moneuse\u003cbr\u003efor the Holidays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewed by: \u003c\/b\u003eBrasserie de Blaugies \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003eBelgium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eSaison \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume): \u003c\/b\u003e8% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatebeer.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e84 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLa Moneuse Spéciale Noël\u003c\/b\u003e (ABV 8.0%) from \u003cb\u003eBrasserie de Blaugies\u003c\/b\u003e is a very festive and hearty holiday saison home-made at Belgium's smallest family brewery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the label says, it's really just a richer version of La Moneuse, using 4 types of malt, hops, yeast, water, and sugar. The malt flavor is a little darker, roastier, and certainly sweeter, which distracts attention a bit from the earthiness which is so notable in La Moneuse. The beers share a lot of the same characteristics, but in different proportions. Like La Moneuse, Spéciale Noël is rather fizzy, with a rustic and unique character. Ratebeer.com rating: 84 (out of 100) 12.7 oz (corked) bottle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/blaugies-aerial_500x259_4d3b2e2c-6253-485b-9651-7e58c60d1d20.jpg?v=1725480662\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrasserie de Blaugies\u003c\/b\u003e was founded in 1987 by married schoolteachers Marie-Noëlle Pourtois and Pierre-Alex Carlier, who are adventurous in recreating traditional farmhouse beer styles. Their tiny brewery is built into the garage of a comfortable farmhouse, and is operated by Pourtois, Carlier, and their two sons. Their output is small, but so well-crafted that it's highly regarded among connoisseurs of fine Belgian Ales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sixth City","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43898291126448,"sku":"7422","price":14.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/BlaugiesLaMoneuseSpecialeNoel.jpg?v=1785155616"},{"product_id":"st-bernardus-christmas-ale-11-oz","title":"St. Bernardus Christmas Ale 11.2 oz can","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelgian Brown Strong Christmas Ale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewed by: \u003c\/b\u003e St. Bernardus Brewery \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e Belgium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003e Winter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor: \u003c\/b\u003e Brown \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV: \u003c\/b\u003e9.8% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/b\u003e Yes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatebeer.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e 99 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSt. Bernardus Christmas Ale\u003c\/b\u003e (ABV 10%) is an abbey-style ale that pours dark reddish brown with a frothy beige head and medium carbonation. Top fermented and bottle conditioned, the brew boasts aromas of sweet caramel, dark fruits, raisin, cinnamon, clove, chocolate, bread and notes of anise. Taste follows a similar profile and also includes sweet apricot, banana, licorice, marzipan, and molasses, some peppery spice and a slight hop bitterness. The mouthfeel is creamy and light to medium bodied; the 10.0% ABV is well hidden but warming; and the finish is long, bittersweet and dry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with pizza, any meat and cheese plate or winter stew, a hearty creamy soup, honey ham, duck, turkey, and many desserts especially bread pudding. Serve at 45 - 50 degrees F. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/stbernardus_500x174_ff9cc48f-c540-46e3-9d2c-68158c51aa24.jpg?v=1725394150\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Bernardus Brewery\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in 1946 by Evarist Deconinck. When the Trappist monks of the St. Sixtus Monastery in Westvleteren, Belgium decided that brewing and promotional efforts had become a serious distraction from religious and contemplative activities, they granted Deconinck a license to brew and distribute Trappistine beers based on the monastery's recipe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat arrangement continued for decades, but in 1992, when it was decreed that only beers brewed within the walls of a monastery under direct control of the monks could be called Trappist beers, St. Bernardus launched its own brand of abbey beers to huge success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, the brewery distributes award winning ales to more than two dozen countries including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia and Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Cavalier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43934017978544,"sku":"7370","price":6.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/item7370_860x860_09ecaa5f-9cce-41b0-9aa2-339ec1031900.jpg?v=1727886261"},{"product_id":"delirium-noel-gift-set-2-large-bottles-1-glass","title":"Delirium Noel Gift Set (2 large bottles \u0026 1 glass)","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplex, Spicy Christmas Ale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewed by:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/belgianstyleales.com\/collections\/delirium\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuyghe Brewery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/belgianstyleales.com\/collections\/belgium\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed\/Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatebeer.com rating:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e87\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle Size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.4 oz. (two bottles \u0026amp; 1 glass)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelirium Noel Gift Set\u003c\/b\u003e includes two 25.4 oz bottles of Delirium Noel plus one Delirium Noel glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/belgianstyleales.com\/products\/delirium-noel-25-4-oz\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelirium Noel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (ABV 10%) from the \u003cb\u003eHuyghe Brewery\u003c\/b\u003e is a seasonal Belgian Strong Ale that pours dark red with a foamy beige head.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop fermented and bottle conditioned, the brew boasts potent aromas of dark fruit, apricot, caramel malt, sweet cherry, cinnamon and clove with notes of vanilla, apple, banana and yeast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste is similar to aroma and also includes toffee, plum, and red wine with notes of pepper and bitter hops. Medium-bodied with lively carbonation and a lingering, spicy, dry finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold-rimmed, tulip-shaped \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/belgianstyleales.com\/products\/delirium-noel-glass\"\u003eDelirium Noel Glass\u003c\/a\u003e features the Delirium Noel logo with Santa's sleigh drawn by three Delirium pink elephants repeated three times. 33cl fill line marked. Approximately 6\" H.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e In order to ship gift sets safely, we disassemble (or partially disassemble) them. All components (including the box and glassware) are shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/huyghe_ext_005-75_500x333_b3079e72-c2e1-497e-801f-08b67834c7bd.jpg?v=1727991776\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the city of Melle in the East Flanders region of Belgium, the \u003cb\u003eHuyghe Brewery\u003c\/b\u003e was founded in 1906 when Leon Huyghe purchased a local brewery (\"Den Appel\") whose history in the region went back at least several centuries, to the mid-1600s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder his stewardship, the brewery survived both World Wars and actually managed to thrive; but by the 1970s and into the early 1980s sales of the staple brews – then based on lager and Dortmund style beers – were in decline. The brewery found itself – like so many other small family owned breweries of the time – unable to compete successfully with Flanders' larger commercial breweries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1985 the Huyghe Brewery refocused its efforts to concentrate production on high quality, high alcohol, specialty ales only. The flagship brew of this style, Delirium Tremens, was introduced to high acclaim in 1987 and the brewery's fortunes flourished once again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, still helmed by the Huyghe family, the Huyghe Brewery produces and distributes award winning specialty ales to at least eight countries including the United States, Canada, Italy and Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/huyghe_ext_013-75_500x333_e39b5b90-d79a-479f-b393-c200f3feef3c.jpg?v=1727991828\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/huyghe_int_023-75_500x333_c0e3393f-d2fe-4395-9166-cb8ef31bfa43.jpg?v=1727991856\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cavalier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43937067139248,"sku":"7310","price":40.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/item7310_860x860_baf27a3b-ee17-4e08-a581-5c2a2e4eff8e.jpg?v=1727992119"},{"product_id":"gouden-carolus-christmas-25-4-oz","title":"Gouden Carolus Christmas 25.4 oz","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelgian Christmas Ale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewed by:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHet Anker Brewery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed\/Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatebeer.com rating:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a recipe that includes three kinds of hops and six different herbs and spices, \u003cb\u003eGouden Carolus Christmas\u003c\/b\u003e from the \u003cb\u003eHet Anker Brewery\u003c\/b\u003e is an award winning Belgian Seasonal Ale that pours a deep, dark red with a frothy beige head.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally brewed in August and then allowed to age a few months more, the brew is top fermented and bottle conditioned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas include bready roasted malt, cinnamon, anise and ginger, dark fruits, cherry, raisin, sweet toffee and vinous notes of red wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste is similar to aroma and also includes notes of wood, banana, pepper and clove. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and creamy with mild carbonation; the 10% ABV is present but not overpowering. The finish is long, warming, fruity and dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with grilled pork or beef; also with sharp or pungent style cheese like Cheddar, Gorgonzola, and Limburger. Serve at 9 - 12 degrees C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/Het_Anker_500x334_033ea697-5af6-4554-a40e-074767797368.jpg?v=1728661259\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the town of Mechelen in the Flanders region of Belgium, the \u003cstrong\u003eHet Anker\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBrewery\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in 1872 when Louis Van Breedam purchased the site of what had once been a brewery and hospice run by a community of Beguine nuns. He modernized the facility – it became one of the first steam powered breweries of the time – and his heirs would later greatly expand its influence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the 1980s, like many family owned breweries of the time, Het Anker found it difficult to compete with large commercial breweries, and entered into partnership deals which never succeeded as intended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the late 1990s, Het Anker, helmed by a fifth generation of the Van Breedam family, became independent again, and both focused and diversified its business. Today, the flourishing brewery includes both a restaurant and a hotel while producing a dozen or more ales exported around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/het-anker-charles-stokerij_573x381_62ed4dde-dd6a-4cbb-a032-cdeb709d5955.jpg?v=1728661298\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/het-anker-homebrouwerij_500x250_1bfed060-b0e9-4d31-91d1-dcf5eb1cbda0.jpg?v=1728661338\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cavalier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43952814096560,"sku":"7089","price":16.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/item7089_860x860_6adc8a7f-05ad-4dd3-81f9-41200aa7d7c9.jpg?v=1728662319"},{"product_id":"st-bernardus-christmas-ale-11-2-oz","title":"St. Bernardus Christmas Ale 11.2 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelgian Brown Strong Christmas Ale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewed by: \u003c\/b\u003e St. Bernardus Brewery \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e Belgium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003e Winter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor: \u003c\/b\u003e Brown \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV: \u003c\/b\u003e 10.0% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/b\u003e Yes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatebeer.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e 99 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSt. Bernardus Christmas Ale\u003c\/b\u003e (ABV 10%) is an abbey-style ale that pours dark reddish brown with a frothy beige head and medium carbonation. Top fermented and bottle conditioned, the brew boasts aromas of sweet caramel, dark fruits, raisin, cinnamon, clove, chocolate, bread and notes of anise. Taste follows a similar profile and also includes sweet apricot, banana, licorice, marzipan, and molasses, some peppery spice and a slight hop bitterness. The mouthfeel is creamy and light to medium bodied; the 10.0% ABV is well hidden but warming; and the finish is long, bittersweet and dry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with pizza, any meat and cheese plate or winter stew, a hearty creamy soup, honey ham, duck, turkey, and many desserts especially bread pudding. Serve at 45 - 50 degrees F. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/stbernardus_500x174_ff9cc48f-c540-46e3-9d2c-68158c51aa24.jpg?v=1725394150\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Bernardus Brewery\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in 1946 by Evarist Deconinck. 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It has the complex sweetness of port wine, a hint of selected spices, and a highly pronounced aroma of yeast and malt. 25.4 oz. corked bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/val-dieu-over_500_x_219_5ffcf514-9ec6-46e2-bfc7-59c40353afa5.jpg?v=1729184968\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eVal-Dieu Abbey (Abbaye du Val-Dieu): Aubel, Belgium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVal-Dieu Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in Belgium, founded in 1216 in what was then an isolated valley with a stream for agricultural and brewing activities. They called their settlement \u003ci\u003eVallis Dei\u003c\/i\u003e (French: \u003ci\u003eVal-Dieu\u003c\/i\u003e; English: Valley of God).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike many such ancient monasteries, Val-Dieu suffered recurring damage and destruction during wars and invasions; the church was destroyed and rebuilt four times, the last during the French Revolution. In 1844 the remaining buildings were resettled by the last living monk of Val-Dieu from the time before the Revolution, together with four monks from Bornem Abbey. In 2001 the last three Cistercian monks left.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 2002 a small lay community (the \"Christian Community of Val-Dieu\") has lived at the abbey, under the leadership of rector Jean-Pierre Schenkelaars, overseen by the regional ecclesiastical authorities, in association with the Cistercian Order. The new project was founded on the conviction of St. Bernard: \"In life we must seek peace: Peace with our God, peace with our neighbor, peace with ourselves.\" The project is open to all Christians: couples as well as single people, the religious and the laity, people who, as a permanent commitment or for a limited time, wish to live and to deepen their faith with the support and sincerity of a Christian community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eBrasserie de l'Abbaye du Val-Dieu\u003c\/i\u003e (Brewery of Val-Dieu Abbey) was established in the abbey farm as the only non-Trappist brewing abbey in Belgium, brewing a recognized abbey beer in the tradition of the former Val-Dieu monks. In addition, a shop, a restaurant, and tours of the buildings and vast grounds help to support the community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/val-dieu_500_x_343_f8605f2d-cb3b-4fd8-84e2-b26cfcbeb364.jpg?v=1729185009\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cavalier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43965955309744,"sku":"4724","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/item4724_860x860_8f2e8b8c-2251-4e20-9e66-006db24bc23d.jpg?v=1729185054"},{"product_id":"de-dolle-stille-nacht-11-2-oz","title":"De Dolle Stille Nacht 11.2 oz","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBelgian Pale Strong Christmas Ale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewed by: \u003c\/b\u003eDe Dolle Brewers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry: \u003c\/b\u003e Belgium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eBelgian Strong Pale Ale \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor: \u003c\/b\u003e Golden \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume): \u003c\/b\u003e12.0% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/b\u003e Yes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatebeer.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e99 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating: \u003c\/b\u003e93\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDe Dolle Stille Nacht\u003c\/b\u003e (ABV 12%) is a Belgian Strong Pale Ale specially brewed for Christmas, with pale malt and white candy sugar. Nugget hops give extra bitterness to balance the extreme sweetness due to the beer's density. The sweetness is further complemented with some acidity from the fermentation. De Dolle highly recommend this beer for cellar aging, and have kept samples from every bottling with satisfying results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStille Nacht pours golden orange with a massive, frothy, off-white head and aromas of fresh bread, honey, orange, toffee, and vanilla.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaste follows the nose, with sweet, malty, floral, and spicy notes supported by a medium-bodied mouthfeel with lively carbonation, and a finish that is slightly bitter and dry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewery information:\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/7030\/0321\/files\/dedolle-brewery_500x334_390d3fb4-fa44-4b01-ab9b-dec68371c6ef.jpg?v=1725474186\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eLocated in Esen, a small town in the West Flanders region of Belgium, the brewery of \u003cb\u003eDe Dolle Brouwers\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003e\"The Mad Brewers\"\u003c\/i\u003e in English) was founded in 1980 by brothers Kris and Jo Herteleer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA closed and dilapidated brewery site with nearly 150 years of history came to the attention of the brothers Herteleer, one a medical student and the other an architectural student and award-winning home-brewer. Looking to take a chance and make a change, they purchased and rehabilitated the brewery. 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Top fermented and bottle conditioned, the brew boasts aromas of sweet caramel, dark fruits, raisin, cinnamon, clove, chocolate, bread and notes of anise. Taste follows a similar profile and also includes sweet apricot, banana, licorice, marzipan, and molasses, some peppery spice and a slight hop bitterness. The mouthfeel is creamy and light to medium bodied; the 10.0% ABV is well hidden but warming; and the finish is long, bittersweet and dry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with pizza, any meat and cheese plate or winter stew, a hearty creamy soup, honey ham, duck, turkey, and many desserts especially bread pudding. 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