Gouden Carolus Classic selected as one of the world`s best 7 beers

Mechelen – 29 September 2012
PRESS RELEASE
Gouden Carolus Classic selected as one of the world’s best 7 beers! Double Gold for
Brewery Het Anker at the World Beer Awards 2012.
Brouwerij Het Anker from Mechelen (Belgium) wins two prestigious awards at the “World Beer Awards”
(WBA). Through 4 blind tasting sessions, an international jury made a selection from about 600 beers out of
32 different countries. Just 7 beers, among which only one Belgian selection, were crowned world-wide
winner (“World’s Best”) in their respective beer style category.
Gouden Carolus Classic was selected as overall, world-wide winner in the “Dark Beer” category. This final
winner is selected from the 9 different winners of the several sub-categories, with Gouden Carolus Classic
first winning the “World’s Best Dark – Belgian Style Dubbel” award. The jury commented on the winning
beer as follows: “Full, rich nose of molasses, toffee and pear drops. Powerful yet smooth. (…) Plenty of body
with rich fruit flavors and a long warming finish.”
This year’s prestigious award for this officially recognized ‘Regional Product’ from Mechelen (Belgium)
follows earlier medals Gouden Carolus Classic received at the World Beer Awards (2009,2010) and other
international beer competitions.
Gouden Carolus Tripel, another beer brewed by Brewery Het Anker, was also awarded as winner of the
sub-category “World’s Best Belgian Style Tripel”. The jury praised the complex aroma and excellent taste
balance of this gold yellow specialty beer.
About Brewery Het Anker
Brewery Het Anker is a 5th generation family brewery at the heart of the Grand Béguinage of Mechelen,
which is a recognized UNESCO world heritage site. At this unique location, beer is being brewed since the
Middle Ages (1471). Emperor Charles V, who grew up in Mechelen, even had his favorite brew delivered to
Spain when he lived there. The brand name “Gouden Carolus” is a reference to the gold coins used during
his reign.
Both award-winning specialty beers ‘Gouden Carolus Classic’ and ‘Gouden Carolus Tripel’ are still brewed in
the authentic brew hall with traditional, copper kettles. Both beers are widely available in Belgium and
exported to over 30 countries world-wide.
More information about the World Beer Awards, see: www.worldbeerawards.com
Press info, interviews, photos: contact
Brewery Het Anker – Mr. Hans Rubens
T +32 (0)15 28 71 46
E hans@hetanker.be