1906 Black Coupage and mussels in marinade sauce
The Black Sheep
1906 Black Coupage paired with canned food
A German-inspired black Dunkel bock type beer crafted from the coupage of 4 malts with varying degrees of roasting in traditional Czech style.
With its dark colour and ruby hues, the black sheep of the family stands out for its roasted aromas that evoke malt, cacao and raisins with a heady presence.
The Czech (Sladek) hops stand out in the mouth due to their moderate and lingering bitterness offset against subtle base notes of cacao, coffee and liquor, the result of a skilful combination of malts.
Mussels in marinade sauce
- Family: BIVALVE MOLLUSCS
- Origin: P.D.O. “Mexillón de Galicia”
- Capture method: MUSSEL FARMS (FLOATING RAFTS) IN THE GALICIAN RIAS
Acidity, unctuosity and sweetness:
the final coupage
To accompany this beer, we have selected mussels in marinade sauce from Conservas Peperetes
The heady and consistent foam of our Black Coupage prepares the mouth, whilst the roasted bitter notes of the beer pair with the smooth, salty creaminess of the mussels, bringing out their full flavour and texture.
The full-bodied malts make for a lingering aftertaste, effectively clearing any acidity from the marinade sauce, making for a perfect combination.
1906 BLACK COUPAGE
Dunkel Bock style
BREWING PROCESS
1906 Black Coupage is brewed in our only production centre in accordance with the traditional values for which we are renowned: only the very finest ingredients, a special wort and extended storage, etc. The four-malt coupage included in the recipe forges the character that sets this beer apart.
INGREDIENTS
Water from the city of A Coruña, coupage of four malts roasted to varying degrees, Nugget and Sladek hops and specially selected Hijos de Rivera yeast.
TASTING NOTES
THE INTENSE AND LINGERING BITTERNESS ON THE PALATE IS COMBINED WITH SUBTLE BASE NOTES WITH A TASTE OF LIQUORICE AND CACAO.
A BLACK BEER WITH COPPER AND RUBY HUES.
ROASTED AROMAS THAT RECALL MALTS AND COFFEE.
Flavour Chart
Vital Statistics
| ORIGINAL GRAVITY | 16,8 ºP |
| ALCOHOL BY VOLUME | 7,2 % |
| STANDARD REFERENCE METHOD | 90 EBC |
| INTERNATIONAL BITTERNESS UNITS | 27 EBU |
| RECOMMENDED SERVING TEMPERATURE | 5-6 ºC |
Food Pairing
MEAT
A selection of meats including big game (boar, venison, etc.) or beef and ox, char-grilled or marinated (in species and aromatic herbs) or seasoned with chocolate.
DESSERTS
Desserts using chocolate or coffee (brownies, truffles, tiramisu).
