 Traditional
abbey beer
Once a real connoisseur has tasted St-Feuillien he knows right
away that it will always be his favourite.
St-Feuillien is a top-fermenting beer brewed with extremely pure
water. The spring is located under the brewery itself. Only the
very best malts and hops are used: for St-Feuillien Blonde and
Triple, we use pale malt, and for St-Feuillien Brune and Cuvée
de Noël, a combination of specially selected malts is used.
Secrets of alchemy…
 The
malt resulting from the fermentation of the barley is crushed and
mixed with water. This is the infusion-brewing method during which
the sugars in the malt are extracted. The syrupy juice which is
obtained is called the wort. Once filtered, it is brought to boiling
point in a boiler. It is during this boiling process that we add
to the wort top-quality hops (brewers’ gold) which give the
product its characteristic aroma and bitter flavour. The wort is
then cooled to a temperature of above 20°C and sprinkled with
yeast (principle of top fermentation). It is at this point that
the fermentation process begins: the yeast slowly rises to the
surface, and the sugar is converted into alcohol. The wort is then
finally transformed into beer.
The beer is stored for 6 weeks in a cooling chamber (0°C) to
ensure good decantation of the beer and a refined taste. The St-Feuillien beer is then bottled (drawing) and is naturally aged for three
weeks in a warm chamber (25°C) to encourage secondary fermentation
and saturation in the bottle.
The beer then acquires its sparkle. It is only then that you can
savour to the full the taste of malt and the character of the hops,
and truly appreciate the know-how of a master brewer.
Sampling: a time-honoured ritual
St-Feuillien is the Abbey beer par excellence. It is a noble product
born of its terroir, a beer to be revered.
The bottles must be stored in standing position and protected from
sunlight, heat and sudden temperature changes.
How should you serve St-Feuillien?
A real connoisseur will serve St-Feuillien in a special balloon glass
that is perfectly clean and dry. He will start by gently pouring
the beer while holding the glass straight without letting the neck
of the bottle touch the edge of the glass.
A connoisseur will strive to obtain a characteristic creamy and sensual
head which releases all the unmistakable aroma of St-Feuillien.
Of course, he will hold the glass by the base to avoid heating the
beer ever so slightly and to prevent alteration of the characteristic
haziness that forms the body.
At what temperature should St-Feuillien be savoured?
St-Feuillien Blonde or Triple should be served either cool (6°C)
or temperate (10-12°C) according to taste.
To savour the aromas at their best, we suggest that you enjoy St-Feuillien Brune and Cuvée de Noël at an average temperature of
8 to 10°C.
Cheers!
For
every party or event, there is a St-Feuillien beer to suit
your taste: 25cl, 33cl, 75cl, Magnum 1,5L, Jeroboam 3L, Mathusalem 6L, Salmanazar 9L. |
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Sampling tips
 St-Feuillien
Blonde (7.5% alc. vol.)
This light ale has a deep golden colour with a smooth, frothy
head. It is very perfumed with an unmistakable hint of aromatic
hops and a fruity (citrus) note from the spices used in production.
The body has an intense yet distinctive bitterness and a strong
malty taste which is a delight to the palate. The overall effect,
however, is a slight dryness and hoppiness.
All these features make St-Feuillien Blonde an excellent and very
drinkable beer.
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Brune (7.5 alc. vol.)
This brown ale has a marked ruby brown colour with a generous and lasting head.
It has a distinctive aroma reflecting the wide range of ingredients used in
its production. The fruitiness resulting from its fermentation blends harmoniously
with a dominant liquorice and caramel flavour.
The body is decidedly malty. The bitterness is the result of a complex alchemy
between the fine hops and special malts used. These give St-Feuillien
Brune a typical dark chocolate appearance.
This beer creates an endless variety of sensations with a lingering taste and
powerful aroma.
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Triple (8.5 alc. vol.)
This beer has a white, smooth and very compact head. Its pale amber colour
is very characteristic revealing a distinctive maltiness. It has a rich aroma
with a unique combination of aromatic hops, spices and the typical bouquet
of fermentation - very fruity. Secondary fermentation in the bottle gives it
a unique aroma due to the presence of yeast.
St-Feuillien Triple has a very strong and exceptionally lingering taste thanks
to its density and its long storage period.
Whether served as a refreshing aperitif in summer or savoured during the winter
months, the Triple is a connoisseur’s beer par excellence.
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Cuvée de Noël (9% alc. vol.)
This beer has a generous head - compact and firm. Its slightly brown colour
is the result of the roasted barley. It has a dark ruby brown colour and a
very intense aroma. The aromatic herbs and spices used greatly enhance its
delicious smell. This beer is full-bodied with a smoothness that is the result
of the synergy of caramelised malts, carefully controlled fermentation and
long cold storage. St-Feuillien Cuvée de Noël has a very subtle bitterness that is
the dominant flavour in this harmonious ale that strikes a perfect balance
between all the different ingredients.
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