Gulden Draak Classic Beer 75cl
10,90 €
Origin Belgium
Gulden Draak beer is a beer of Belgian origin with a dark brown, reddish color. Its collar is beige, generous and durable. The aroma is fresh and fruity, with sugar cane syrup and a touch of alcohol. Its flavor is full-bodied, strong, but well balanced between bitter and sweet. The high alcohol content is disguised by the flavor of dried fruits, coffee and dark chocolate. Even with this high alcohol level, its flavor is complex and extremely rich in details, making it perfect to be served after dinner as a coffee, or as an accompaniment at a celebration.
Description
The legend of the golden dragon (Gulden Draak) says that it was first presented on the prow of the ship with which the Norwegian king Sigurd Magnusson (Sigurd Jorsalfar) sailed in 1111 to go on a crusade. Sigurd offered the statue to the emperor of Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) to place in the dome of the Hagia Sophia. More than a hundred years later, the Flemish count Baldwin IX had transported the piece to the regions of Belgium. The Norwegian dragon ended up in the hands of Bruges. After the battle on the field of Beverhout in 1382, the inhabitants of Ghent took their spoils of war, including the dragon, and placed it on top of their bell tower, where all communal letters were kept. The dragon had to protect these documents and was also the symbol of the city's freedom and power. The brewmaster looked at this statue and was founded with inspiration to create and thus name the beer.
Additional information
| Weight | 1,4 kg |
|---|
EN 
PT 
DE 
FR 
IT