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Gouyasse
Tradition, a beer of flavours
Gouyasse Tradition, first brew from the Brasserie des
Géants (August 2000), took several months to develop.
The wish of Master Brewer
Pierre Delcoigne was to produce
a beer rich in flavours but fairly light in alcohol,
working only with the four raw materials (malt,
hops, water, yeast), without any additives.
Aroma : freshness from the malt and hops evoking all
that is natural.
Colour : beautiful light yellow giving the appearance
of a filtetred beer if you only pour in the first ¾ of
the bottle. Naturally it becomes cloudy with the sediment
in the final quarter.
Taste : perfect balance of a dry but not overpowering
bitterness and a maltiness which softens the hoppiness.
Head : the beer has a fine soft bubbly head.
Extract from the Vif-L'Express (Weekend, n°11, 2001),
author : Mr Christian Deglas
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What
does Gouyasse mean ?
During the fourth week-end of the month of August, Ath vibrates
with
rhythm, tradition and folklore. On the Saturday, after his
marriage
celebrated at the service of vespers, the giant Goliath, popularly known
as Gouyasse, confronts the shepherd David in single-handed combat.
The following day there is a parade consisting of a number of giants
dancing to the sound of brass bands, of carnival floats, and groups in
traditional costume, which crosses the town. Dating back to the Middle
Ages, this tradition has become enriched by the passing of the centuries.
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