Kwak - Artisanal Imports

About Kwak

Pauwel Kwak was a brewer and owner of the ‘De Hoorn’ Inn in Dendermonde at the time of Napoleon. He was also a very inventive innkeeper.

During those times, coachmen who stopped at an inn were not allowed to leave their coach and horses in order to have their thirst quenched, unlike their passengers. So Pauwel Kwak came up with an ingenious solution. He commissioned a special Kwak glass to be blown, a glass that could be hung safely on a coach. Allowing any coachman who visited his inn to enjoy a Kwak glass of beer like everyone else. His invention was a runaway success.

In 1982 inspired by this tale, Ivo Bosteels created a special “Pauwel Kwak” amber beer and recreated his iconic glass design, so that the legacy of this unconventional genius continues to be enjoyed today.

Pawell Kwak is a product of the Bosteels Brewery in Belgium

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Kwak Amber

Amber Ale

8.4% ABV

Kwak is a traditional strong Belgian amber ale, a perfect blend of malt and hops with a wonderful complexity of flavor. Original in its light amber color with a full and velvety head, is this an ale with a beautiful explosion in the mouth of biscuit, banana, orange marmalade, hints of caramel and spices to end in a delicate bitterness, The special Kwak glass is hard to miss in Belgium. You can see enthusiastic beer drinkers of all ages enjoying this wonderful beverage in every city across the country.

Tasting Notes:

Kwak is rich amber in color with a slightly sweet, generously malty character. Hops are subdued, but present a well-considered balance with the juicy ripeness of grain and a fruity, meringue softness.

Package Configurations:

Bottles:

6 x 4 x 11.2oz (330ml)

6 x 750ml

Kegs:

20L (1/6 barrel)

1/2 Barrel

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