Initially created more than 20 years ago, Rince Cochon was updated for modern tastes three years ago; since then, it has been at the front of the stage in the specialty beer category. Its unbeatable taste and incomparable look mean that it attracts a very wide audience. It is an authentic specialty beer: blonde ale with 8.5% ABV, golden, mild and full-bodied, lightly spiced with a slightly bitter finish. It should be drink very cold and, whenever possible, in its glass with sculpted stem.In the past, this beer was brewed by SPA under the name of « The Rince Cochon », it is now brewed by the Haacht Brasserie, in Belgium, such as Primus or Tongerlo beers.
The character of this strong lager lies in a pale-yellow body that usually evokes light Pils. Yet, it has a 8.5° ABV, making it very different from Pils and other Lagers. It also displays a white medium head that has a good retention on the glass rim.
It features light malt aromas along with light bitter-sweet hints of lemon. The alcohol is also noticeable and does not leave any doubt about the distinctive character of this beer. In the mouth, you’ll sense sweet and full flavors with malt and fruity notes. To conclude, this beer is quite sugary, only the sensation of the alcohol breaks its sweetness.
Appearance – Slightly golden blond
Aroma – Malty aromas of caramel and notes of alcohol
Taste – Full and sweet flavors of malt, low bitterness
