Grand Cru is a speciality beer carefully crafted. This extra-blond amber nectar masterpiece undergoes refermentation in the bottle, resulting in a beer endowed with unforgettable character. The secret lies in the unique combination of the most noble hops and the finest aromatic ingredients. Grand Cru differs from other beers in the range by its absence of spices. Its full, white head is light and frothy, and when poured it creates a subtle lace effect. The very pale colour of Grand Cru lends clarity and brilliance to its body. Grand Cru’s delicate nose is a veritable cascade of hoppy aromas with hints of fruitiness coupled with subtlety and sheer richness. When savoured, the first sip is light and intriguing. The next impression is one of a slight bitterness full of captivating nuances. When it hits the palate, Grand Cru creates a lingering moment of hoppiness, rounded off by an intense yet pleasant bitterness.
Since 1873 the Friart family have been brewing various beers with the most recognised being St Feuillien. The History dates way back to 655 when an Irish Monk named Feuillien made his way to Belgium to preach the gospel
Wow, this beer packs a punch! Grand Cru is described as an 'extra blond' and undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle resulting in a sweeter 9.5% beer. It is cloudy, no matter how careful you are in pouring from bottle to glass but this will do you no harm. The St Feuillien brewery call this beer 'dégustation' (in French) and 'degustatiebier' (in Dutch/Flemish); I assume those two mean a 'digestif' which I thought was a French word!
Mike
The best beer by far!
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Without doubt the best bottled beer I've ever tasted (and I've tasted a few!) Well worth the extra pennies.
Mark
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The Best of The Best
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Five years on, I've yet to find a better beer than this, tasted first in Bruge. The best of the best. Not cheap. But there's a reason for that !
Mark
Silky smooth and worth every penny !!
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See above - this is the best of the best of Belgian Blondes
Vincent
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Strong and spicy
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Great Belgian Ale, sweet with a dry finish and slightly spicy. A lot of character!
Mark
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Exceptionally good
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Excellent triple - full of character. One of the best there is.