Maudite…La Fin du Monde…Éphémère…Blanche de Chambly…if you are a beer enthusiast, a true lover of great beer, you’ll immediately recognize these names and begin to salivate for you know that they are   the names of the flagship brews of Unibroue, one    of the world’s foremost brewers of bottle-fermented     specialty beers.

Founded in 1990 by     Andrè Dion and Serge Racine, Unibroue, located in Chambly, Quebec, Canada (approximately 19 miles east of downtown Montréal), is quite possibly the most respected and beloved brewery in North America.  And the reason is simple, they make great beer.

Unibroue’s beers are inspired by the great Belgian brewing tradition established during the past two centuries by Trappist monks.  Using a short and simple list of ingredients (water, barley malt, wheat malt, wheat, yeast, hops, sugar, fruit, and spices) Unibroue beer is created using the centuries-old traditional bottle-fermentation process. This process, where fresh yeast and pure cane sugar are added just prior to bottling, yields beer that is only partially filtered. Fermenting the beer in this fashion produces strong, flavorful and effervescent beer, retaining B vitamins and other micronutrients not found in filtered beers—but it takes time.  It is precisely because of  this unique fermentation method that Unibroue has so many fans and devotees.  According to the company, “our brewing methods are time consuming and costly but offer our customers a rewarding beer drinking experience.”  

Unlike pasteurize or filtered beers, Unibroue’s bottle-fermented ales are alive and increase in complexity during aging, much like wine.  The beers from Unibroue are entirely natural, contain no chemical additives or preservatives, and are made with first quality ingredients. With proper cool and dark storage conditions, Unibroue’s strong and extra strong ales can have a prolonged shelf life - up to three years.

“Our beer sells on merit, not on price,” said Bernard Johnson, NY Sales Account Executive at Unibroue.  “When people go out to dinner, many are substituting a Unibroue beer for a bottle of wine.  Our beer will enhance the flavor of the meal and a proper pairing will deliver the ultimate gastronomic experience,” he added.

For more, visit the website www.unibroue.com