Gastronomy
Versatility
Beer is so much more than a way to quench your thirst. Behind every style, malt, and hop lies a depth of flavour that’s often overlooked. Its layers, character, and balance make beer a true companion at the table.
No beer shows that better than Straffe Hendrik. With its distinctive taste and refined harmony, it awakens the senses and proves how beautifully beer can belong in gastronomy.
Food Pairing
Beer can pair with food in surprisingly diverse ways. Three guiding principles reveal just how versatile it can be:
- Complementary: beer and dish echo each other, lifting flavours to a higher level.
- Contrasting: differences create excitement and make flavours more vivid.
- Cleansing: freshness and carbonation cut through richness and bring balance to every bite.
Straffe Hendrik Tripel
Straffe Hendrik Tripel is powerful and full-bodied, balancing gentle fruity sweetness with a pleasant bitterness. On the nose, it reveals aromas of apricot, peach, and banana. Beneath that fruitiness lies a refined hop bitterness that completes the experience.
Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel
As its name suggests, Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel is the boldest in the range: rich and intense. It offers deep aromas of dark, ripe fruit and chocolate. The full malt character blends seamlessly with the subtle fruitiness of the yeast, creating a complex and satisfying beer.
Straffe Hendrik Wild
In Straffe Hendrik Wild, cultures of Brettanomyces (wild yeasts) are added for bottle re-fermentation. They bring an elegant twist: a lively fruitiness with a touch of orange, a firm bitterness, and a refined, subtle tartness that adds remarkable depth.
Straffe Hendrik Heritage
From the very first sip, Straffe Hendrik Heritage reveals its refined, luxurious nature. This dark 11% ale matures for over a year in oak barrels, developing a unique complexity. The long aging process creates a beer of exceptional finesse, each sip unfolding new layers of aroma and flavour.
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