Tasting the Duchesse Red Sweet and Tart Cherry Ale
I just sat down with a glass of brouwerij verhaeghe vichte duchesse red sweet & tart cherry ale, and it's honestly one of the more interesting things I've poured lately. If you've ever dipped your toes into the world of Belgian sours, you probably know that this isn't your typical "fizzy yellow beer" experience. This particular brew comes from the folks at Brouwerij Verhaeghe, a family-owned spot in Vichte, Belgium, that's been doing their thing since the late 1800s. They aren't just making beer; they're basically aging liquid art in giant oak barrels, and this cherry version is a colorful twist on their legendary Duchesse de Bourgogne. ...