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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Donck Beers was created by Evert Schraepen, a former employee of the 3-star Michelin restaurant 't Zilte. His blends are created with culinary experiences in mind, often experimenting with Japanese elements such as Koji, Sakura blossoms, and Sake. | Donck Beers was created in 2023 by Evert Schraepen, a former employee of the 3-star Michelin restaurant 't Zilte. His blends are created with culinary experiences in mind, often experimenting with Japanese elements such as Koji, Sakura blossoms, and Sake. | ||
== Side Notes == | == Side Notes == | ||
Donck uses | Donck uses Japanese elements and techniques throughout their process (adjuncts, special brewing techniques, etc.), which may unfamiliar to some. Here, we aim to provide context to a few terms you will encounter on these pages, offering a few detailed explanations, so you may better understand these beers and what makes them unique. | ||
=== Koji === | === Koji === | ||
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=== Yamaoroshi method === | === Yamaoroshi method === | ||
Yama-oroshi is a key process in traditional Kimoto sake brewing, specifically the "yamaoroshi" part of the "yamahai" method. It involves manually grinding a mixture of steamed rice and koji (a mold) with a tool called a "kai" in shallow tubs called "hangiri". This process is repeated multiple times a day, and it's the most labor-intensive part of the kimoto starter-making process. Donck uses that process for the making | Yama-oroshi is a key process in traditional Kimoto sake brewing, specifically the "yamaoroshi" part of the "yamahai" method. It involves manually grinding a mixture of steamed rice and koji (a mold) with a tool called a "kai" in shallow tubs called "hangiri". This process is repeated multiple times a day, and it's the most labor-intensive part of the kimoto starter-making process. Donck uses that process for the making of several beers. | ||
== Beers == | == Beers == |