The Abbaye des Rocs Brewery has its roots in a little picturesque village, a true green spot in an area since populated with flourishing industries. Brewing activities started in 1979.
Production capacity was then 50 litres every two weeks.
In 1987 the producers made a new building that could house 1500 l vats. Co-operative society formed.
In 1991 registration of brands and construction of a building for fermentation and storage of finished products.
1993 transformation from co-operative society to limited company. Purchase of new equipment for bottling (cleaning, bottling, stoppering, bottle casing and labelling).
In 1994 and 1995 production was 600 hl.
In 1996 production is close to 1,000 hl, construction of new warehouse and installation of new brewing room able to produce 50 hl per vat.
| Beer style: | Christmas Ale » |
| Bottle size: | 33cl |
| Percent alcohol: | 9.0% |
| Country of origin: | Belgium » |
| Region: | Honnelles » |
| Other info: | Bottle conditioned |
| Bottle price: | £2.19 |
This item is usually held in stock. In the unlikely event of this item being out of stock when your order is processed, we will phone to arrange a substitute or other action.
This beer qualifies for a case discount.
In addition to Special Noel Christmas Ale, Abbaye des Rocs also brew Abbaye des Rocs, Blanche De Honelles and Montagnarde.
This beer can also be purchased in the following bottle size; 75cl.
You might also like these christmas ales; Samichlaus Bier 2005, Christmas 2005, Christmas 2006, Red Nose Reinbeer and Kerst Pater Christmas.
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