Goose Island’s Pere Jacques is listed on BevMo!’s as a customer favorite. There are endless reviews of the craft beer all over the Internet, and for good reason. Here are some details of the brew from Goose Island:
Brewer’s Notes:
Brewed with loads of malt and Belgian yeast, Pere Jacques is a wonderfully fruity, malty ale. Pere Jacques’ complex flavors stand shoulder to shoulder with the Belgian Dubbels enjoyed in the world’s finest beer bars. At the dining table it’s the perfect alternative to a glass of vintage port.
Recipe Information:
Style: Belgian Style Abbey Ale
Alcohol by Volume: 8.7%
International Bitterness Units: 26
Color: Warm Molasses
Hops: Saaz
Malt: 2-Row, Wheat, Caramel, Rye Flakes, Special B, Candy Sugar
Serving Suggestions:
Preferred Glass: Wide Mouth Glass Food Pairings: Pere Jacques pairs with a wide variety of foods, its intense flavors complement rich flavors like bittersweet chocolate or wild game and contrast with spicy flavors like curries.
Cheese Pairings: Aged Gouda, Stilton Cellaring Notes: Develops in the bottle for up to 5 years
Availability:
Year Round Bottles: 4pks, 765mL Draft: 1/6 & 1/2bbl
World Beer Championships Recognition:
Judging Category: Abbey Dubbel Ale
2011: Gold Medal
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