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Monk’s Café
Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Monk’s Café is a fresh, mildly sour Flemish old brown (oud bruin). It goes back to Van Steenberge’s origins, whose first beer in 1784 was an oud bruin aged in oak casks; it is the renamed ‘Bios Vlaamse Bourgogne’.
📍 East Flanders, Belgium
In a nutshell
Oud Bruin · 5.5% ABV · 🇧🇪 Belgium. Perfect with Flemish beef stew.
📊 Specs
5.5%
ABV
15
EBC
6–8°C
Serve at
33cl
Format
🍺
Tulip glass
👃 Tasting notes
Appearance
Dark
Aroma
Sweet and sour
Taste
Sour and refreshing
Finish
Tart finish
🍽️ Food pairing
- Flemish beef stew
- Rabbit with prunes
- Aged cheeses
- Charcuterie
🏭 The brewery
Brouwerij Van Steenberge
🏭 From the same brewery
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Monk’s Café?
Monk’s Café has an ABV of 5.5%. It is a medium-strength beer, to be enjoyed in moderation.
Where does Monk’s Café come from?
Monk’s Café is brewed by Brouwerij Van Steenberge in East Flanders, Belgium.
What food pairs well with Monk’s Café?
Monk’s Café pairs beautifully with: Flemish beef stew, Rabbit with prunes, Aged cheeses.
How should Monk’s Café be served?
Serve Monk’s Café at 6–8°C in a Tulip glass. It is a beer in the Oud Bruin style.