Biere de Garde

Bigger & Bretter begins its life as a traditional Biere de Garde or “beer for keeping”. This style originates from the French region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and was originally brewed in farmhouses during the cooler months like their more well-known Belgian sister-brews: Saisons. We gave Bigger & Bretter an extra layer of depth and complexity by bottle conditioning with the wild yeast Brettanomyces. This elegant copper-colored brew is sure to delight Belgian ale lovers, and will continue to evolve in the bottle for years to come!

Our bier de garde, or beer at the ready! Typically brewed in Western Europe in the spring for use on the farm in the fall, we have ours available year-round.

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Our Biere de Garde was inspired by the farmhouse beers brewed in Northern France and our friend Steve Jones, Proprietor and Cheesemonger at Cheese Bar in Portland, Oregon. Traditionally, Biere de Garde was brewed while the climate was cooler, then garded (lagered) during the cool months. This beer offers a soft and clean, malt forward flavor with a reserved hop profile.

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Traditional, French-style, Spring beer. Fruity and smooth.

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Inspired by the brothers time living in France, this food-friendly ale is deep amber in color with a toasty and sweet caramel start. It finishes with just enough hops to clean off the palate.

Gavroche was a generous and rebellious Paris urchin and a character in the Victor Hugo (1802-1885) novel “Les Misérables.” It is also a strong, amber beer, where the flavour of its top-fermentation yeast combines perfectly with the taste of the special malts. Fermented again in the bottle, the Gavroche beer should be served with care between 10 and 12°C.

Sometimes, by enjoying barrels, your devoted Bon-Chien, designates his celestial mustache a remarkable piece or the other. This cuvée becomes a Grand Cru. In the past, we had Grand Cru raised in barrels of Rum, Yellow wine, Champagne. We only have these vintages to sell for very limited periods, so go on them if you find them and keep them in your cellar.

Two Roads Holiday Ale is inspired by the little known Biere de Noel style, a subset of Biere de Garde, both of which originated on small farmhouse breweries in the north of France. Biere de Noel, which translates as “Christmas Beer," tends to exhibit a more malty profile than a typical Biere de Garde.In its native France this special type of ale is brewed by just a handful of small breweries and is only available for the few weeks leading up to Christmas.2015 GIBF silver medal- Biere de Garde

A resurrection of Bière de Garde from days gone by; this ale is composed of 100% French malt and Fermented with our house Bière de Garde strain. This ale is malt-forward with our signature Vivant yeast character.

This beer, the brewery’s masterpiece, proudly pays homage to Les Sans Culottes – the “trouserless” craftsmen who could not afford uniforms but unflinchingly did the handiwork of the French Revolution. A number of brewers were included in their ranks. It is a golden brew, much esteemed for its rich, enticing champagne-like bouquet, and its rewarding flavor is slightly fruity and delicate, yet deep and fully satisfying. Four-star, world-classic French bière de garde with the classic label.

Brewed in the Franco-Belgian tradition of strong golden ales. Spicy and peppery with a gentle hop bouquet and beguiling influence of wild yeast.

Kegs are intended for Kegerator use only. Tap not included.NOTE: An additional deposit charge per keg may be placed on your card for first time customers only. A representative from Drizly or the store will be in contact to confirm all details prior to delivery.For special requests, please contact: kegs@drizly.com --------------- How many beers are in a keg? 1/2 Barrel = 15.5 gallons = 165 beers 50 Liter = 13.2 gallons = 140 beers 1/4 Barrel = 7.75 gallons = 82 beers 1/6 Barrel = 5.2 gallons = 55 beers

Kegs are intended for Kegerator use only. TAP NOT INCLUDED.NOTE: An additional deposit charge per keg may be placed on your card for first time customers only. A representative from Drizly or the store will be in contact to confirm all details prior to delivery. Empty barrels will be picked up upon delivery of new kegs. For special requests, please contact: kegs@drizly.com --------------- How many beers are in a keg? 1/2 Barrel = 15.5 gallons = 165 beers 50 Liter = 13.2 gallons = 140 beers 1/4 Barrel = 7.75 gallons = 82 beers 1/6 Barrel = 5.2 gallons = 55 beers

Ommegang Biere de Mars is a fine Belgian-style amber ale with a bit of magical space dust woven in: Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, a wild yeast which imparts added tartness, extra zing, and a touch of funk - while dry hopping enhances the hop aroma.

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In 1991, the brewery decided to revive an old custom harking back to the 14th century when there were no means of refrigeration. Beer was then traditionally brewed in early December and stored over the winter under naturally cool conditions. The first barrels were only opened in March, as the days started to become warmer. It has a fresh, springlike bouquet with dominant tones of malt and grains. It is made using a top fermentation yeast, malted barley and newly harvested Alsation hops. With 5.4% alcohol by volume, it is a pure malt beer that is highly refreshing. It has a fine white head and clear golden colour, a dominant hoppy taste with a hint of fruitiness. Best served between 5 and 6°C.

A sustaining beer that is brewed to comfort in the gusty ides of March and welcome in a wealth of warmer weather.

La Divine de St Landelin is a high density top fermentation beer with specially selected yeasts. After a prolonged storage period the beer is packaged in a traditional swing-top cap. It has fruity, woody and caramel aromas as well as a certain bitterness persistent upon the palate. Soft and generous, La Divine is a “grand cru” of St Landelin and has an abv of 8.5%. Ingredients: Malt, wheat, rice, hops, spices. Note: Labelled as 8% abv in the USA.

Discover Vivant Contemplation Ale Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

French Biere de Garde Style Ale featuring 100% grown and malted barley varieties from Linc Malt in Spokane, WA. Slight amber in hue, with a clean yet nuanced aromatic, la-bombe.fr features the malt and yeast, while the French Barbe Rouge hops contribute a soft strawberry aromatic. Interwoven flavors of fresh baked biscuits, sun dried alfalfa, and Grandma's strawberry jam.

In the XIV century, the good beers were called Goudale, Goudalle or Good Ale. There were sold for 2 deniers a pot at a merchant called Goudalier.

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California- Biere De Garde- Aged in Tawny Port wine barrels our Biere de Gard offers bright notes of stone fruit balanced with mellow toffee flavors and a smooth, round mouthfeel.

The festive season just wouldn’t be the same without this speciality beer whose arrival is always long-awaited. The tradition of Christmas beers is particular to northern Europe. In the years following the Second World War, the breweries used to sell an original, richer and stronger beer at the same price as year-round beers: this was their gift to their customers. The Duycks have perpetuated this custom by creating a special beer sold at the usual price. Produced with more malt than Jenlain Ambrée (3 different types of malt made from French grown barley and 3 varieties of the most aromatic hops from Alsace), this top fermented, unpasteurized beer, best served at between 6 and 8°C, has a rich amber glow, a denser head and stronger alcohol content (6.8% alcohol by volume). Darker than the traditional amber beer, its torrefied undertones are reminiscent of flowers and caramel. And the 2002 Christmas beer had a hint of orange.

Blonde Bier de Garde brewed with pilsner malt and hopped with French Strisselpalt. Refermented with Brettanomyces.