The legendary Kwak: It's not even about the glass

This beer can be rightly called a symbol of Belgian brewing. And taste is not the main thing here - tourists from all over the world come to Brussels to see how Pauwel Kwak is served in the local brasserie. The fact is that this drink is traditionally consumed from a special glass. And if you add to this fact the excellent taste - it is clear why connoisseurs from all over the world want to try Kwak at least once in a lifetime.

History of Tradition

Amber ale Kwak was born in the 18th century. It owes its name to the brewer Powell Kwak, who lived and worked in Dendermond district. The man had an inn and a small production facility, where he brewed the original strong beer. The glass in this story appeared unexpectedly - at the time, coachmen, according to the Napoleonic Code, were forbidden to leave their workplace even in case of extreme thirst. And Powell Kwak figured out how to solve their problem - he invented a vessel that was tightly attached to the carriage. As a result, everyone benefited: the carriage drivers could drink the refreshing drink even on the move, Kwak made his inn a center of attraction, and centuries later he even went down in history.

A few centuries later Kwak beer was reborn - the specialists of Bosteels started to make it. And along with the drink the glass became fashionable - in memory of the legendary brewer.

An old new flavor

Pauwel Kwak today is an amber ale with a variety of flavors. There's honey, fruit, caramel, banana, licorice, orange, and yeast - you can enjoy every note. Kwak is a pretty strong beer, but the degrees in it are barely perceptible, which also makes it attractive to tourists.

To serve the legendary beer glasses of different sizes are used: from 0.3 to a liter. In addition, in some Belgian bars there is an interesting tradition - to leave your own shoes as a deposit for the container! But travelers usually do not mind - on the contrary, many of them specifically look for places where you can drink Kwak according to all traditions.

Pauwel Kwak should be consumed chilled to 5-10 degrees. It is poured into a dry glass at a slant, and tasted only after the foam settles. This usually happens after 15-20 seconds.

If you want to taste Belgium - you should definitely start with Kwak beer. In the capital you can do it in a beer restaurant. We honor the traditions of this beautiful country and offer only the best foamy drinks. Also, our menu has a lot of excellent beer snacks - come and try them!

Date : 23 March

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