Kronenbourg
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Brasseries Kronenbourg is a French brewery founded in 1664 by Jérôme Hatt in Strasbourg, 17 years before it was annexed by the French.
[edit] History
Originally Kronenbourg brewed ale, but it is now known for lagers. Kronenbourg is the leading brand of beer in France. It is now owned by the British company Scottish and Newcastle (S&N) plc.
Its main breweries are located in Obernai and in Champigneulles, although the Champigneulles site is now up for sale. Kronenbourg 1664 is also brewed in the UK by S&N at its Berkshire and Manchester (Royal) breweries.
[edit] Beers
The main brands are:
- Kronenbourg Red 4.2% ABV.
- Kronenbourg 1664 5.0% ABV . Considered as a premium beer, it is also the export brand of Kronenbourg breweries. Now also brewed in Manchester, Cork, and Reading, it is quite a popular beverage and has been described by many drinkers as having a very malty taste.
- 1664 Brune is a stronger dark version of 1664.
- Single Malt (French name Malt d'Exception), 6.1% ABV.
- Kronenbourg Blanc 5.0% ABV. A fruity imported white beer with citrus notes. Available on draught and in 300ml and 500ml bottles.
- Kronenbourg Premier Cru 6.0% ABV. Blue 500ML Bottle
- Kronenbourg Cold Premier 5.0% - a super chilled variant on 1664, draught only, UK
