Kerel Kaishaku 33 cl
ABV: 15.0%
From the Belgian brewery Kerel, Kaishaku is a 15% ABV Belgian Golden Strong Ale fermented with sake yeast. Fruity, spicy, and full-bodied, it is inspired by the Japanese ritual of seppuku—intense, precise, and leaving no room for error. To be sipped slowly, paired with a Serra da Estrela PDO cheese.
Dominant flavor: Spicy
Price:
€4,29
Beer profile
Style
Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Colour
Light Golden
Serving Temperature
15°
Pairing
Brand
Origin
Bélgica
Volume
33.0 cl
Foam
Aroma and Flavor
Fruity, hoppy and spicy.
Suggested glass
Tulip
About the beer
A bit of history: In the Japanese suicide ritual known as seppuku or hara-kiri, the kaishakunin was the one who dealt the final blow to the person committing seppuku or hara-kiri. This final blow is delivered by cutting off the head with a samurai sword. The role of the kaishakunin was primarily to spare the person committing seppuku excruciating suffering, but also to spare spectators from watching the slow and painful death that results from cutting and opening the belly with a tantō, wakizashi, or a simple dagger. The use of a kaishakunin was usually reserved for those committing seppuku for honor. The kaishakunin had to be an experienced swordsman to cut off the head with a single stroke. KEREL Kaishaku, a true killer!!!
The VERBEECK – BACK BREWERY dates back to the late 19th century, when it became one of the most beloved independent breweries in northern Belgium. KEREL, far from being a traditional brand, is "Untouched by Monks." In 1966, after decades of production, with the advent of industrial beer, the brewery closed and not a single original bottle remained. Or so it was thought. In reality, only one bottle remained, which was discovered some years later in the brewery’s old warehouses. That bottle was entrusted to the "care" of Belgian experts who managed, almost miraculously, to recover the original yeast. And thus, the DNA of Kerel remains intact to this day. A beautiful story, isn't it?
