Ename Abbey Beers

History

In the tenth century, the River Scheldt served as the border between the French and German empires, with Ename as an important strategic location. In 1063 a Benedictine abbey was founded there, and the first brewing activities date back to this time.

The abbey became the beating heart of Ename and there was much activity in and around it until the 18th century. Sadly, the abbey was closed and dismantled during the French revolution, and all that remains of it now are the ruins.

"With a passion for beer, craftsmanship and respect for the medieval Benedictine recipe.”

Fortunately however, the beer did not disappear forever with the Abbey of Ename. Brouwerij Roman applies a passion for beer, craftsmanship and respect for the mediaeval Benedictine recipe to produce five genuine abbey beers, each with its own character: Ename Blond, Ename Dubbel, Ename Tripel, Ename Pater en Ename Rouge.

Ename Pater closely reflects the daily life of the monks. For this special, cloudy abbey beer, we were inspired by the former monks' practice of brewing small quantities of beer for their own consumption. After all, monks are also entitled to a nice glass of beer to quench their thirst. Conscientious as they were, they prepared a version with less alcohol. This allowed them to remain clear-headed for work and prayer. Fortunately, the lower alcohol content did not detract from the typical abbey beer flavour.

Ename Blond

Flavor Profile This blonde abbey beer, which has been re-fermented in the bottle, is both a thirst-quencher and a special beer. Lovely fruit on the nose, citrus, malt, fruit and hops will excite your taste buds, giving way to a long, dry finish.

Packaging Bottle: 33-75cl / Keg: 20L

Alcohol Percentage 6,6% Vol alc.

Food Pairing Pork roast, osso buco, fish

Ename Dubbel

Flavor Profile Full-bodied, balanced, spicy: this is how this dark abbey beer, refermented in the bottle, presents itself. Aromas of caramel, ending in a dry finish.

Packaging Bottle: 33cl / Keg: 20L

Alcohol Percentage 6,6% Vol alc.

Food Pairing Traditional Flemish cuisine (beef stew, beef olives...), cheese

Ename Tripel

Flavor Profile This strong blonde abbey beer, refermented in the bottle, has a fruity, alcoholic aroma and is slightly spicy. Malt and hops caress the taste buds, both beautifully balanced. The attack is slightly sweet, the finish is spicy.

Packaging Bottle: 33cl / Keg: 20L

Alcohol Percentage 8,5% Vol alc.

Food Pairing Scallops, fish, poultry, cheese

Ename Pater

Flavor Profile This unfiltered abbey beer, which is re-fermented in the bottle, is surprisingly light and tasty. Lots of citrus, herbs and bright hops dominate the nose. The finish is dry and hoppy thanks to dry hopping at the end of the fermentation process.

Packaging Bottle: 33 cl

Alcohol Percentage 5,5% Vol alc.

Food Pairing Spicy, eastern curries, cod with mustard and a herb crust

Ename Rouge

Flavor Profile Ename Rouge is a deep-red abbey beer with a light pink head in which the natural flavour of cherries dominates. The sweet and sour proportions of this fruit beer with generous body are in perfect balance thanks to the addition of cherry juice.

Packaging Bottle: 33cl / Keg: 20L

Alcohol Percentage 6,0% Vol alc.

Food Pairing Game pâté with blueberry jelly, tagine with kofta and raisins, gingerbread, speculoos ice cream, Ossau-Iraty cheese

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