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Van Bulck History Van Bulck Belgian organic craft beers were created in 2013 by Denis Renty, ex-chef and sommelier with more than 20 years experience in the food and drink industry. The name Van Bulck is in reference to his mother s maiden name. His mother, who is also a renowned chef, was born and raised in a small town called Watou in Flanders which is known across the globe for growing some of the best hops. As a child she grew up and played in her uncle s family brewery where her passion for craft beer was born. Today she still runs the family hotel/restaurant where she only works with organic products. 2
The range of beers have been developed by Denis Renty in partnership with a brewery that has been brewing The Brewing History beers for seven generations. The brewery, which is in Flanders in Belgium has been brewing beers since 1830. Van Bulck s beers are based on an old family recipe which have been adapted to suit the palate of today. The brewery, has undergone signifcant investment over the years to improve the quality of the beer as well as increasing the brewing capacity to cope with demand and to meet the strict requirements of brewing organic beers 3
The Brewing History In 2001, further investment took place at the brewery in order to keep on improving the beer quality. Another asset worth mentioning: our brewer was awarded by the 'Fédération des études et recherches dans l'industrie de fermentation' for his scientific study The return of the hopping during the cooking of the wort and the loss of bitter agents during the further production process. 4
What makes Van Bulck beer so different and unique The brewing process for our Gluten free beer is something only few brewers master. We use gluten poor and organic barley malt. This results in a a light and balanced flavour that accompanies a wide variety of dishes. This also taps into the trend of sommeliers are creating a beer list to complement their wine list. 5
Gluten Free Organic Lager Gluten free organic lager 330 ml The barley malt from our gluten free lager comes to us organic and gluten poor. Thanks to the special method of brewing, it becomes gluten free! Ingredients: Water, Barley malt, Hop, Yeast 4.5% alcohol = 1.5 units 24 units per case 64 cases per pallet Shelf life 12 months after production Winner of the International Beer Challenge 2014 6
Tasting Notes for Gluten Free Tasting Notes On the palate: As this is a light and very clean clear beer with a touch of hoppy aftertaste, it is ideal to drink with shellfish such as oysters, clams, crab, mussels,... Or just to enjoy with friends on a sunny afternoon! Drinking Experience: A fresh and light first impression where you can taste the barley and hops with a light honey and walnut aftertaste. Food Pairing Suggestions Shellfish Oysters Crab Salads Soft cheeses such as goat cheese Or just to enjoy it as a appetitive with friends on a sunny afternoon. 7
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Organic Blonde Beer Unfiltered and fermented in the bottle A unique combination of three different grains Ingredients: water, barley, wheat, spelt, hop, yeast 4.6% alcohol = 1.5 units 24 units per case 64 cases per pallet Shelf life 24 months after production Winner of the International Beer Challenge 2015 9
Tasting Notes for Organic Blonde Beer Tasting Notes In the nose: There is a very pronounced fresh smell of green fruits such as Granny Schmidt apple along with hints of liquorice sweets and dried apricots. Drinking Experience:A bittersweet balance with an aftertaste delivered by the spelt and wheat. It is very smooth which is ideal to drink with white meat and grilled fish served with light Mediterranean sauce. Also ideal with refreshing desserts such as lemon cake, panna cotta with an apricot coulis. Food Pairing Suggestions White meat, poultry, rabbit, Grilled fish with Mediterranean sauce Lemon cake Panna cotta with apricot coulis 10
Organic Wild Fruit Beer Made with seven different fruits: cherries, pomegranate, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, grapefruit, blackberries Ingredients: water, barley malt, hop, fruits, yeast, juices 4.7 % alcohol = 1.6 units 24 units per case 64 cases per pallet Shelf life 24 months after production 11
Tasting Notes for Organic Wild Fruit Beer Tasting Notes In the nose: An explosion of red fruits which takes you back to the old days of grandmother s fresh fruit marmalade. Drinking Experience: Although there is a very fruity taste of strawberries, raspberries and cherries, it is not as sweet as you imagine. A perfect accompaniment to game such as venison. The beer would also work well with any red fruit dessert as well as standing up to blue cheeses and some French heavier cheeses. Food Pairing Suggestions Venison and any stew Red fruits desserts Stilton cheese French cheese 12
Some Of Our Key Customers Hotels The Tunbridge Wells Hotel (Tunbridge Wells) The Leicester Arms Hotel (Penshurst) Restaurants/Pubs The Black Pig (Tunbridge Wells) The George and Dragon (Speldhurst) La Trappiste (Canterbury) The Old Volunteer (Nottingham) The Cricketers Inn (Meopham) The Marc s Cross (Frant) 13
Strengths & Strategy High Quality Organic and Gluten Free Products Unique brand positioning as Van Bulck Beers Innovative Branding and Marketing Exclusive Packaging Material Aiming at distributing Van Bulck Beers in Exclusive Bars, Restaurants, Luxury Department Stores Therefore the brand cannot be used as a promotional/heavily discounted product within supermarkets 14
Press & News UK December 18, 2014: Bdaily: Denis Renty of Van Bulck beers on branding, crowdfunding and global success November/December: Kudos Kent: A winning pint November 21, 2014: Kent Messenger: Keeping it simple the secret for latest investment model October 2014: So Sevenoaks Magazine: Taste of success September 8,2014: Bronze winner of the International Beer Challenge 2014 15
Press & News UK August 2014: Kudos Kent: Crafty! July 2014: The Ultimate Guide to Gluten Free: Van Bulck July 4, 2014: Kent & Sussex Courier: Something tasty s brewing in world of start-up finance June 23, 2014: Drinkpeneur: Van Bulck-Organic Belgian Beers June 20, 2014: Blue Tomato Reviews: Van Bulck, organic beer barons 16
Press & News UK June 2014: SO Magazine: Crafty business June 2014: Restaurant Magazine: Organic beers fresh from Belgium May 14: Free From Food Matters: Gluten free beer for 2014 May 16, 2014: What Allergy Blog: New gluten #GF and wheat free beer from Van Bulck April 24, 2014: Food Plus Drinks Blog: Organic Gluten Free Belgian Beer April 20, 2014: The Grocer: Van Bulck Introduces glutenfree lager as part of Belgian beer range 17
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Contact Van Bulck Beers Ltd. Tunbridge Wells Office 85 High Street Tunbridge Wells TN1 1XP United Kingdom Van Bulck Beers Ltd London Office 8 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5BY United Kingdom +44 (0)1892506953 denis@vanbulck-beers.be +44 (0)2036 646 860 19