{"product_id":"la-rouge-flamande","title":"The Red Flemish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Rouge Flamande\u003c\/strong\u003e — in Italian \u003cem\u003eThe Flemish Red\u003c\/em\u003e — is the amber beer crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eBrasserie Thiriez\u003c\/strong\u003e, a small craft brewery in \u003cstrong\u003eEsquelbecq\u003c\/strong\u003e, a village of just over 2,000 inhabitants in the \u003cem\u003eNord - Pas de Calais\u003c\/em\u003e region, on the border between France and Belgium. With this beer, Thiriez proudly claims the brewing heritage of its land and brings it to the glass: the \u003cstrong\u003eBière de Garde\u003c\/strong\u003e, the only style recognized as having French origins, almost extinct and today preserved by very few producers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn almost extinct style: Bière de Garde\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBière de Garde originates from the farming tradition of northern France: beers brewed in winter and spring, stored (\u003cem\u003egarde\u003c\/em\u003e = guarding, preservation) in cellars until summer to be consumed during fieldwork. A rustic, malty style with a fermentative complexity that clearly sets it apart from industrial lagers. Thiriez is one of the very few breweries in the world to produce it with authenticity and artisanal rigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bière de Garde (amber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brasserie Thiriez — Esquelbecq, Nord - Pas de Calais, France\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 Chalice or tulip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensory profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it opens with notes of \u003cstrong\u003etoasted malt, caramel, and dried fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an earthy and spicy background typical of Thiriez’s artisanal fermentation. On the palate, it is round and enveloping, with a malty sweetness balanced by moderate bitterness and a slight acidity reminiscent of northern traditional beers. The finish is long, warm, and slightly dry — a contemplative beer to be savored slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose La Rouge Flamande\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely rare style\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bière de Garde is one of the hardest styles to find in an authentic craft version: Thiriez is one of the guardians of this tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrasserie Thiriez\u003c\/strong\u003e — a family brewery from northern France, 7 people, 2,000 hectoliters per year, unfiltered, unpasteurized beers, bottle-conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong territorial identity\u003c\/strong\u003e — every sip tells the story of Esquelbecq, French Flanders, and the brewing tradition of a border region between two great beer cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeer for discovery and collection\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect for enthusiasts who want to explore historic styles and producers outside the mainstream circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraised meats and stews, game, aged and hard cheeses, northern charcuterie (pâté, rillettes), dishes from Flemish and Alsatian cuisine. The malty complexity holds up very well to intense flavors and rich fats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy La Rouge Flamande online at Maltese.beer\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast shipping within 24-48 hours throughout Italy. An authentic Bière de Garde from one of the very few breweries in the world that still produces it with artisanal rigor. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/brasserie-thiriez\"\u003eDiscover all Thiriez beers →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brasserie Thiriez","offers":[{"title":"Bottiglia 33 cl","offer_id":54889781821816,"sku":"310126","price":4.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0757\/6495\/files\/brasseriethiriez_larougeflamande.webp?v=1772365602","url":"https:\/\/maltese.beer\/en\/products\/la-rouge-flamande","provider":"Maltese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}