Beerbook Corsendonk

BEERBOOK

1398

Ever since its foundation in 1398, the Priory of Corsendonk has been associated with a fairly independent brewery and malt house. She can clearly be seen on the plate by Lucas Vosterman of 1659, which was included in the Sanderus Corographia Brabantiae. You can clearly see the windmill, the grain house, the malthouse and the brewery with the well.

1784 By order of Emperor Koster Joseph II of Austria and also as a result of the French Revolution, the monastery and the brewery were closed in 1784.

Corsendonk

1906 From

1906, the Oud-Turnhout brewing tradition was continued by Antonius Keersmaekers and the famous Patersbier was brewed in his brewery.

through the ages.

1982

Especially from 1982 the Corsendonk beer became very famous. From then on, the Corsendonk beers are brewed in a brewery in the Belgian Ardennes and recognized as an abbey beer by the Trappists.

Export Corsendonk

beer is not only a great success on the Belgian market, but also abroad. 40% of the sales volume goes abroad. In order of size, Corsendonk is exported to, among others, the US, China, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, England, Japan, Brazil, Switzerland, New Zealand, ...

Present Today,

Corsendonk beer is brewed by our traditional Corsendonk-Du Bocq brewery in the Belgian Ardennes. The pure water and the wooded area provide the ideal environment to brew a tasty and lively beer.

Our Premium Selection

Get to know the delicious Corsendonk abbey beers, fruit beers, white beers and specialty beers. Unique flavors from our craft brewery in the Belgian Ardennes.

Jozef Keersmaekers

The Beers of Corsendonk

LAGER BEER

Excelsior (6)

• ABBEY BEERS

Agnus Tripel (7) Pater Dubbel (8) Rousse (10) Blond (11) Bruin (12)

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SPECIAL BEERS

Gold Tripel (14) Tempelier Strong Blond (16) Tempelier Strong Amber (16)

• FRUIT BEERS

Kriek Belgique (17) Dubbel Kriek (18)

• WHEAT BEERS

Blanche (20)

Apple White (20)

• SEASONAL BEERS

Grand Hops (21)

Christmas Ale (22)

Excelsior means always higher and better. It is the magnifying degree of excelsus (high). Excelsior comes from Latin and is the past participle from excellere (Latin: to excel).

The Excelsior lager beer also excels in its appearance and its taste: ever higher and better.

Excelsior Pilsner

A lively pilsner beer with a fine solid foam head and a golden yellow colour. The taste is soft with a balanced bitterness and hopped aftertaste. Excelsior has already been elected three times as the best Belgian Pils.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 5.2%

Scent Slightly hoppy.

Taste Balanced bitterness.

Volumes 20L. / 30L. / 50L. keg

TRIPEL

Corsendonk Agnus Tripel

Corsendonk Agnus Tripel is a spicy top-fermented blond beer, also refermented in the bottle and matured into a lively sparkling beer with a spicy bouquet and hopped aftertaste.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 7.5%

Colour EBC 9

Bitterness EBU 22

Scent Fruity and hoppy scent.

Taste Slightly bitter hopped aftertaste.

Volumes

Packaging

DUBBEL

Corsendonk Pater Double

Corsendonk Pater Dubbel is a soft and top-fermented dark beer, refermented and aged in bottle to a lively sparkling beer with rich foam.

Belgium is traditionally known for its great diversity of beers compared to other countries. The roots of Belgian beer brewing go back to the Middle Ages. The wealth of Belgian beers is internationally acclaimed by renowned beer experts such as the Briton Michael Jackson.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 7.5%

Colour EBC 70

Bitterness EBU 22

Scent Light touch of coffee and chocolate.

Taste Full taste of malt with soft aftertaste.

Volumes

Packaging

“Brewed and bottled in Belgium”

The color of malt and beer is indicated by a number. This number stands for the EBC value (European Brewers Convention). The higher this EBC value, the darker the beer. The color of the beer is not only determined by the malts, although this has the greatest influence on the coloring of the beer, but also by the cooking process, fermentation, herbs and aromas.

Corsendonk Rousse is an example of this. Due to the use of lightly roasted malt and the accents of caramel, the beer has an amber color with an EBC value of 20.

The EBU value is about bitterness... but that’s another story.

Corsendonk Rousse

This amber-colored crystal-clear and lively beer is poured with a rich white foam. A balanced taste with a light touch of hops. Soft in the mouth with accents of caramel and a slightly bitter aftertaste.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 8.1%

Colour EBC 20

Bitterness EBU 22

Scent Hazelnut, caramel, orange and fruity hops.

Taste Accents of caramel and a slightly bitter aftertaste.

Volumes

Packaging 24 x 33cl. crate / box*

12 x 75cl. crate / box* 20L. keg * one-way

Corsendonk Blond

Corsendonk Blond is a golden, crystal clear, lively Belgian abbey beer, with a rich fine white foam. Round balanced and refreshing with a slightly bitter hopped aftertaste.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 6.5%

Colour EBC 10

Bitterness EBU 20

Scent Fruity and hoppy scent.

Taste Slightly bitter hopped aftertaste.

Volumes

Packaging 24 x 33cl. crate / box* 20L. keg * one-way

Corsendonk Bruin

Corsendonk Bruin has a reddish brown crystal clear colour, lively, with a rich fine white foam. It is a soft, round, balanced beer with a refreshing slightly fruity aftertaste with a light touch of caramel.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 6.0%

Colour EBC 70

Bitterness EBU 22

Scent Smooth touch of coffee and chocolate.

Taste Light fruity aftertaste, with a hint of caramel.

Volumes

Packaging 20L. keg

Corsendonk Gold Tripel

Corsendonk Gold Tripel, a spicy top fermented blond beer, also refermented in the bottle to a lively sparkling beer with a spicy bouquet and hopped aftertaste.

TRIPEL

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 9.8%

Colour EBC 11

Bitterness EBU 20

Scent Spicy, fruity with a touche of citrus. Taste Elegant spicy bouquet and slightly hoppy bitter aftertaste.

Volumes

Packaging 24 x 33cl. crate / box* 20L. keg * one-way

At the beginning of the XIIth century, nine men founded an order of knighthood, which soon commands deep awe: the Knights Templar, pious monks and ruthless fighters in one.

In a short time the order builds up a widely branched organization that stretches from the Middle East to the corners of Europe.

Tempelier Strong Blond, a fresh, fruity and hoppy blond beer with a nicely balanced bitterness. The hoppy character is obtained through the addition of 4 exclusive hop varieties: Saaz (CZ), Strisselspalt (FR), Hallertau Mittelfrüh (B), Amarillo (US). A golden blond beer with a rich white head and a fine pearling.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 8.0% bottle / 7.5% keg

Colour EBC 7

Bitterness EBU 24

Scent Spicy, fruity with a touche of citrus.

Taste Elegant spicy bouquet and hoppy bitter aftertaste by addition of the 4 hop varieties.

Volumes Packaging

This golden copper color ale is brewed, fermented, stored, filtered and bottled before receiving a final addition of brewer’s yeast to create a dry yet not bitter beer. Tempelier then continues to mature in the bottle, which naturally carbonates the beer. Later on, this carbonation creates a brilliant sparkle in the Tempelier glass.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 7.5%

Colour EBC 22

Bitterness EBU 18

Scent The nose is marked with hints of hazelnut, caramel, orange and fruity hops.

Taste Slight bitternes linked to the subtle liquorice.

Volumes

Packaging 24 x 33cl. crate / box*

Kriek Belgique

This red clear beer with creamy foam has a bouquet of yeast and red fruits. A well-balanced soft tasting beer with strong accents of red fruits. Low alcohol content and fewer calories.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 3.0%

Colour EBC RED

Scent Smell of yeast and red fruit.

Taste Balanced soft taste with strong accents of red fruits.

Corsendonk Dubbel Kriek

Corsendonk Dubbel Kriek is a high density fruity beer, a characteristic brown-purple color and beautiful foam. On the nose and palate, the fragrant juice and natural cherry flavor dominate this sweet cherry beer.

FRUIT BEER

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 8.7%

Colour EBC RED

Scent Bouquet of red and black fruits.

Taste The ripe cherries give this beer its full light-sweet taste.

Volumes

Packaging 24 x 33cl. crate / box*

12 x 75cl. crate / box*

20L. keg

* one-way

Belgian white beer is a beer made from barley malt and unmalted wheat from Belgium. The two grains are used approximately in a 50/50 split. Herbs are often added in addition to hops, in particular coriander and orange peel.

Witbier is refermented in the bottle and generally has a fresh taste, which makes it a good thirst quencher during the summer.

Corsendonk Blanche

Cloudy when cold, and pale straw in color, the aromas are slightly fruity yet a bit spicy, with subtile notes of coriander and orange. Those spicy, citrus flavors really come through on the palate, and make Corsendonk Blanche a mellow, smooth and exceptionally refreshing beer.

WHITE

Corsendonk Apple White

Apple White Beer, brewed in a traditional Belgian brewery with the finest ingredients. A thirst quenching light alcoholic white beer with 30% natural apple juice. With its fruity aftertaste and rich fine white foam, a real refreshing beer.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 4.8%

Colour EBC 5

Bitterness EBU 11

Scent Subtle coriander scent with tones of orange.

Taste Spicy, soft and refreshing on the palate with fruity aromas.

Volumes

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 3.2%

Colour EBC 4

Bitterness EBU 7

Scent Subtle coriander scent with tones of apple.

Taste Very soft, with a base of fresh apple juice.

Volumes

75cl. crate / box*

Packaging 24 x 33cl. crate / box* 12

Packaging 24 x 33cl. crate / box*

12 x 75cl. crate / box*

20L. crate

* one-way

Corsendonk Grand Hops

Corsendonk Grand Hops is a well-balanced, top-fermented golden beer. The stronger hop aroma becomes obtained by adding one or more additional hop varieties during the brewing process.

The EBU value (European Bitterness Units) is generally determined using a calculation program. Based on various data such as the boiling time of the wort, the types of hops used and the density of the brew, a value is attached. In addition to hops, grains and herbs can also have a strong influence on bitterness. The perception of bitterness differs per person. One may find a beer very bitter, while the other experiences it differently.

5 to 20 weakly bitter, 20 to 30 slightly bitter, 30 to 45 bitter, 45 to 60 Strongly bitter, 60 very bitter

Grand Hops together with Tempelier Strong Blond have the highest bitterness of all of our beers.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 6.9%

Colour EBC 9

Bitterness EBU 28

Scent Fruity with aroma of herbs.

Taste This beer has the refined bitter aftertaste thanks to its extra hop varieties.

Volumes Packaging

CHRISTMAS ALE

Corsendonk Christmas Ale

With roasted special malts, the finest hops and selected yeasts, seasoned with a touch of coriander, brews the Corsendonk masterbrewer this deep reddish brown Christmas beer. This beer combines a round balanced taste with a dry and refined finish.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Alcohol 8.1%

Colour EBC 73

Bitterness EBU 22

Scent Hint of coriander and licorice.

Taste Round balanced taste thanks to her special malts, with a spicy, dry and refined finish.

Volumes

Packaging 24 x 33cl. crate / box*

12 x 75cl. crate / box*

20L.

We are happy to introduce our gifts to you.

In their beautiful cardboard tubes, Corsendonk Agnus Tripel and Pater Dubbel 75cl bottle are our most appreciated gift items. An absolute must!

The Magnum 1.5L. or Jeroboam 3L. Corsendonk Agnus Tripel.

A tasting set Agnus Tripel and Pater Dubbel 2 x 33cl with original Corsendonk glass.

Discover a variety of flavors with our Discovery Box filled with Corsendonk Blond, Rousse, Blanche and Double Kriek 4 x 33cl and original Corsendonk tasting glass.

An exclusive gift for yourself, your colleagues, your customers...

The cardboard tubes of Tempelier Strong Amber and Tempelier Strong Blond filled with a 75cl bottle.

Our Tempelier gift box, filled with Strong Blond, Strong Amber 2 x 33cl and original Tempelier glass.

Corsendonk Christmas Ale 75cl in a metal cilinder. An exceptional gift for the Christmas holidays.

Corsendonk Christmas Ale gift box. Filled with 4 x 33cl and original Christmas Ale glass.

Ecology

Corsendonk Brewery is constantly working on its energy policy and therefore tries to keep its ecological footprint as small as possible. Corsendonk bottles are printed directly on the front of the bottle. By only using a neck and back label, there is a greatly reduced production of paper. The bottles are reused several times. By using only a neck and back label, unlabeling is kept to a minimum. This saves heat and water.

Contacts Corsendonk

Belgium Corsendonk

+32 (0)14 45 33 11 corsendonk@corsendonk.com

Export Wouter Goeman

Export Manager

+32 485 88 77 40 wouter@corsendonk.com

Michael Hartgerink Export Logistics export@corsendonk.com

+32 (0)14 63 90 51

France Laurant Baraffe

Corsendonk Brewery provides itself with electricity by generating its energy with solar panels on the roof of the Brewery and its own windmill.

Responsable Commercial +33 631 17 35 51 laurent@corsendonk.com

Phillipe Moreau

Responsable Commercial +33 649 09 58 82 phillipe@corsendonk.com

Corsendonk Awards

Gold Medal Madrid - 1985

International American Awards New York - 1986

Monde Selection Institut Internationale pour les selections de qualité Grande Médaille d’Or Luxembourg - 1990

Oscar Packaging Belgium - 1990

World Beer Championship

Gold Medal

Corsendonk Monk’s Brown

Corsendonk Monk’s Pale Ale

Corsendonk Christmas Ale

Best of Flight USA - 1999

Beer Tasting Festival

Brons Medal

Corsendonk Agnus - Corsendonk Pater Stockholm - 2004