{"product_id":"brasserie-de-blaugies-la-vermentoise","title":"The Vermontoise","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Vermontoise — Saison in collaboration — Brasserie de Blaugies \u0026amp; Hill Farmstead Brewery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vermontoise\u003c\/strong\u003e is the result of an exceptional collaboration between two world-class craft breweries: \u003cstrong\u003eBrasserie de Blaugies\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic Belgian brewery from the Hainaut region, and \u003cstrong\u003eHill Farmstead Brewery\u003c\/strong\u003e from Vermont (USA), considered by many to be the best brewery in the world. An unfiltered Saison that brings the best of two geographically distant but philosophically close brewing traditions into the glass: craftsmanship, quality of raw materials, respect for style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA collaboration between the best in the world\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHill Farmstead Brewery, founded by Shaun Hill in Vermont, has been repeatedly voted the best brewery in the world by RateBeer. Brasserie de Blaugies is one of the most respected Belgian brewing families, with a history rooted in the farming tradition of Hainaut. When these two worlds meet, the result is The Vermontoise: a Saison that speaks Belgian but thinks American.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfiltered Saison\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malts, spelt, and American hops\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top fermentation, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulip glass or Saison glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brasserie de Blaugies (Belgium) \u0026amp; Hill Farmstead Brewery (Vermont, USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it is fresh and citrusy, with notes of American hops that bring hints of lemon, aromatic herbs, and a slight floral character. On the palate, it is lively, with a \u003cstrong\u003esubstantial bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e that distinguishes this Saison from sweeter Belgian versions, and a \u003cstrong\u003edry and subtly lemony finish\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes it refreshing and drinkable despite its complexity. The spelt adds a slightly creamy texture and an authentic rustic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose The Vermontoise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique collaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e — two of the most respected breweries in the world, one Belgian and one American, in a beer you won't find elsewhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican hops in a Belgian Saison\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bold stylistic hybrid that brings freshness and bitterness where spicy sweetness usually reigns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e — hazy, alive, with all the character of the yeast and raw materials intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's beer\u003c\/strong\u003e — collaborations between breweries of this level are rare events: each bottle is a piece of brewing history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoat cheeses, grilled fish with herbs, summer salads, Belgian-American fusion cuisine, spiced chicken. The bitterness and dryness also make it perfect as a structured aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy The Vermontoise online at Maltese.beer\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast shipping in 24-48h throughout Italy. A Saison born from the meeting of Belgium and Vermont: rare, authentic, unmissable. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/brasserie-de-blaugies\"\u003eDiscover all the beers from Brasserie de Blaugies →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brasserie de Blaugies w\/ Hill Farmstead Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Bottiglia 37.5 cl","offer_id":43729631838383,"sku":"AB5083","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0757\/6495\/files\/blaugies_la-vermontoise.webp?v=1771318708","url":"https:\/\/maltese.beer\/en\/products\/brasserie-de-blaugies-la-vermentoise","provider":"Maltese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}