- Breda Royal Beer
"Breda" is a lager that was produced at the
Dommelsch Brewery,The Netherlands , byInbev , and exported to only a handful of locations worldwide, most notably theChannel Islands . Breda is now produced exclusively on Guernsey. Production in the Netherlands has stopped * [http://www.thisisguernsey.com/2008/08/27/brew-coup-as-breda-is-made-in-guernsey]Taste
The lager is tangy on the nose, and renowned for its bitter, herby aftertaste. It has an alcoholic strength of 5%.
Distribution in the Channel Islands
Randalls Brewery is the exclusive agent for Breda inGuernsey ,Alderney ,Sark andHerm , whilst a separate company, Randalls Vautier handleJersey distribution.The lager was formerly imported by sea fromRotterdam . In 2008, Randalls obtained a license to produce the beer on Guernsey.Breda in Channel Island Culture
Breda had been brewed and branded exclusively for the
Channel Islands for over 60 years. It is served in many of the islands' bars and restaurants, and is immensely popular with locals of all ages. It is notorious for its intoxicating effect on the uninitiated after an average of only four pints.Also known locally as: Brenda; Looney Juice; Rocket Fuel; Breed; The Good Stuff
Related
The band, John Magic Skulls (known more for it's members being in the band,
Buck Brothers ), have a song named Breda Is The King about the drink.Members, Dom Beckford and Craig Welsh were both born and grew up inJersey in theChannel Islands and are well known fans of the beverage.External links
* [http://www.inbev.com Inbev Official Site]
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