Beerenburg

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Beerenburg is a herbal spirit based on genever . The alcohol content is around 30 % by volume . The Beerenburg is now considered a West Frisian specialty, although the original Beerenburg was prepared from the middle of the 17th century according to a secret recipe from the Amsterdam herbalist Hendrik Beerenburg.

The names Berenburg (with an e) and Beerenburger are used by some brands with a different recipe.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Sonnema Berenburg (Beerenburg) (1000ml). Nicks Wine Merchants, accessed October 15, 2013 .
  2. ↑ De Historie. (No longer available online.) Weduwe S. Joustra & Zn. Bv., Archived from the original on October 15, 2013 ; Retrieved October 15, 2013 (Dutch).