LEUTE BOK
| The LEUTE BOK ale was brewed in 1927 for the first time. "Leute" means
joy in Flemish, and "bok" is of course the "he-goat". A very
interesting and funny name for a real double bock ale holding a
whopping 7.5 % alcohol by volume. The name-play "bok-bock" is based on
the fact that in 1927 the brewery had still several goats on its farm,
where by-the-way also hops was cultivated. Unfortunately, when the
farming was stopped at the brewery before WW II, also the bock ale was
not brewed any longer. 70 years later, in 1997, the brewery started to
brew the old ale back, and packaged it in very exceptional and
attractive bottles, and presented an original tumbler glass at the same
time. Paul Van Steenberge says that "all the natural good of the past"
is now combined with the brewing and marketing knowledge of today. Leute Bok ale is a dark red heavy beer, top fermented and refermented in the bottle. The aroma and taste is unique and striking, not too sweet, but full and smooth on the tongue. The "official" denomination of the style is "Double Bock", since it is over 7 % alcohol by volume. Double is an identification of alcohol strength. Bock beer is originally associated with the Einbeck region in Germany. The tradition to brew double bocks was first seen in the Munich (Germany) area where it was presented every year as a winter beer. Thus, not such a bad idea of the Van Steenberge brewery to renew the brewing of its own bok and presenting it in nice attractive packaging for the end of the year. Were you looking for gift ideas? |
