Leffe – a drink that is rightfully considered the best-selling abbey Belgian beer. And this is no coincidence: the taste of beer is simply amazing and will forever be remembered by those who have tried it at least once.
History of Leffe beer
Löff beer has a deep history, dating back to the middle of the XNUMXth century. It was then that the abbey with a harmonious name was founded – Notre Dame de Leffe. The novices living on its territory were extremely hospitable, and therefore attracted every traveler.
However, there was not enough drinking water for everyone: the epidemics that spread in the region even infected springs. From this situation, the monks found a non-trivial way out, namely, they began to disinfect the liquid, making beer out of it, because the fermentation process kills most bacteria.
The famous French Revolution almost completely destroyed the abbey. Beer production resumed only in 1952. Even today, the recipe of the drink remains unchanged, and the rights to the brand are in the hands of the most influential beer manufacturer in the world – Anheuser-Busch InBev.
Types of beer Leffe
Belgium itself produces 19 types of beer, but only five types are exported to Russia, which we will discuss below.
Leffe Tripel
A classic light beer with an ABV of 8,5%.
The color of the drink resembles dark gold, there is a certain turbidity in the bottle due to the secondary fermentation process.
The drink boasts a unique aroma, which contains both peach, pineapple, orange and coriander.
The taste is organic and full-bodied, it feels both the noble bitterness of hops and the malt base supplemented with fruits.
Leffe Blonde
It is characterized by a unique brilliance, as well as the color of clarified amber.
Like many other subclasses of the brand, the recipe is rooted in history – it is as close as possible to the original of the old days and the hops that were brewed in the abbey.
There is a whole bunch of shades in the beer: there is vanilla, dried apricots, cloves and even corn.
The aroma from the glass resembles the smell of fresh bread, the rich taste brightens up the bitter aftertaste. The strength of this drink is 6,6%.
Leffe Brune (Brown)
Unlike the previous brand, the Leffe Brune recipe is exactly the same as the drink that allowed the monks to survive in the epidemic-infested area.
This beer is characterized by high foam, chestnut color, as well as a strength of 6,6%.
The taste of malt is fully developed and decorated with notes of apples, honey and fresh pastries. The deep aftertaste of Belgian yeast only complements the unique bouquet of abbey ale.
Radiant Leffe
Saturated dark beer is distinguished by dried fruits present in the flavor bouquet: prunes, apples, grapes, apricots and even dried bananas.
A spicy aroma and an elegant aftertaste, behind which a fairly high degree of the drink (8,2%) is indistinguishable, make this ale one of the most popular Leff products.
Leffe Ruby
The drink has a rich red color, as well as a strength of only 5%.
Berries abundantly added to the bouquet add color to alcohol: cherries, raspberries, red currants, sweet cherries, and even strawberries.
In the aroma, oddly enough, citrus notes are felt, the fresh aftertaste is ideal for eliminating thirst on a hot summer day.
Interesting facts about Leffe beer
During the rampage of epidemics, beer was distributed almost free of charge and quickly gained popularity among the parishioners.
It went to extremes – people preferred to spend Sundays in the company of ale, rather than attending a service.
From that moment on, the sale of the intoxicating drink was limited, and the price rose more than 7 times.
In the period from 2004 to 2017, the beer brand won more than 17 award medals at international competitions, including gold ones.
And 2015 was marked by a new achievement for the drink – getting first place in the International Belgian Beverage Tasting Competition.
Thanks to the word “Shining” in the name “Leffe Radieuse”, it is associated with the halo of Our Lady.
This comparison still raises a storm of questions from critics: how can a bloody beer be associated with purity and purity?
Relevance: 16.02.2020
Tags: Beer, Cider, Ale, Beer brands