Ahh... my favourite beer of all time... Kronenbourg 1664... This beer was introduced to me by Stephanie, who went to London, UK on a holiday working visa when I just started my university degree.
Kronenbourg 1664 is brewed with a unique hop blend, including aromatic hops from Alcase. The fine bitter, light acidic taste appeals not only to me but to my family as well. Especially my grandma enjoys the fine lasting taste of biterness with a flowery hop aroma and a touch of malt light tannins, when she visits Europe.
History
Jerome Hatt obtained his master brewer's certificate in 1664 and started up the Canon Brewery in the Place du Corbeau in Strasbourg. His son Claude succeeded his father in the trade in 1683. However, the frequent flooding of the River Ill complelled a move to the higher terrain of Cronenbourg in 1850.
In 1922, the Hatt Brewery changed its name to Tigre Bock, the most well-known brand of the Tiger Brewery it had acquired to become leading brewer in Alsace. Following the Second World War, "Kronenbourg" became the name of the company, and began international expansion.
Originally Kronenbourg brewed ale, but it is now known for lagers. Kronenbourg is the leading brand of beer in France, where it had a 40% market share in 2004.
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