Corsendonk

Corsendonk is a Belgian beer brand. The brandname refers to the Priory of Corsendonk in Oud-Turnhout; which was in operation from 1398 to 1784, and was rebuilt in 1968 as a hotel complex by new owners Corsendonk Hotels. In 1982, on the 125th anniversary of the Oud-Turnhout municipality, Jef Keersmaekers, grandson of Antonius Keersmaekers who had founded a brewery in 1906, was approached by the local tourist office to use the Corsendonk name for its abbey association, as an abbey beer marketing technique. He launched Pater Noster, now called Corsendonk Pater (or “Abbey Brown Ale” when marketed in America), and Agnus Dei, now called Corsendonk Agnus (or “Abbey Pale Ale” when marketed in America). As the family brewery had closed down in 1953, the beers were contracted out to other breweries, including Brasserie Du Bocq, who now brew all the brands. Other brands include Corsendonk Blond, Corsendonk Bruin and Corsendonk Christmas Ale.

Corsendonk Apple White Beer

ABV: 8.50%
Category: Imports

Corsendonk Apple White Beer is a compact, creamy beer with a lingering froth. With aromas of yeast and apple, it is mild on the palate with well-balanced bitterness and hints of apple. It is excellent as an aperitif or as a thirst-quencher. This top fermented White beer is brewed with water, pale malt, hops, yeast and apple juice. It is spiced with coriander, orange zest, and licorice, and is unpasteurized. Deep golden in color and naturally cloudy, this bottle-conditioned white beer is fresh, crisp and exceptionally refreshing.

Corsendonk Brown (Pater Noster)

ABV: 7.50%
Category: Imports
Food Pairing: Buttery, brie, gouda, havarti, swiss, pugent, gorgonzola, cheeses. Beef. Chocolate
Brewery: Brouwerij Corsendonk
Seasonal Availability: Year Round
Beverage Type: Dubbel

Brewed with toasted malt, hence its deep dark reddish brown color. It is a mellow, dark, top fermented beer, refermented and matured in the botle to optain a lively, bubbly beer with a rich head.

Corsendonk Christmas Ale

ABV: 8.50%
Category: Imports
Food Pairing: Barbecue cuisine. Sharp, blue, cheddar, pungent, gorgonzola, limberger cheeses. Grilled Meat & Beef.
Brewery: Brouwerij Corsendonk
Seasonal Availability: Winter
Beverage Type: Belgian Strong Dark Ale

Corsendonk Christmas Ale is brewed every year during the holiday season and is availabel from Novemver until the end of February. For this reddish brown Christmas beer, the Corsendonk bewer uses roasted special malts, the finest hops and selected yeasts, spiced up with a touch of coriander. With its delicate malty nose, Corsendonk Christmas Ale has everything what only the very best Christmas beer could possibly offer: a round, balanced taste with a dry and refined aftertaste.

Corsendonk Pale Ale (Agnus Dei)

ABV: 7.50%
Category: Imports
Food Pairing: Mediterranean cusine, sharp, blue, cheddar, pungent,gorgonzola, Limburger cheese. Pork & poultry mea
Brewery: Brouwerij Corsendonk
Seasonal Availability: Year Round
Beverage Type: Tripel

A full bodied, blonde, top fermented beer, refermented and matured in the bottle to obtain a lively, bubbly beer with a herbal bouquet and hoppy aftertaste.

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