Unibroue's beers are inspired by the great Belgian brewing tradition established during the past two centuries by the Trappist monks.  Brewed using the traditional process of bottle-refermentation(in-which fresh yeast and pure suger are added just prior to bottling), our beers are only partially filtered, providing a naturally cloudy appearance and most satistying mouthfeel.  Our brewing methods are time consuming and costly. Given that the beers contain no chemical additives or preservatives, they require strict quality control. This all-natural brewing process is also why our beers are higher in alcohol content and can provide a rich flavour without the bitter aftertaste of conventional beers.

The word "Maudite" has many meanings in Quebecois culture.  Here, it refers to the legend of "Chasse-Galerie", a tribute to the early lumberjacks of Nouvelle-France.  The legend tells of eight daring woodsmen who, during the winter, yearned to be home for the Holidays.  They conjured up the Devil and all of them pledged their souls in return for flying them in their canoe to their village.  As they sailed across the moonlit sky, one of them managed to free himself from the pledge by invoking the name of God, which caused the flying canoe to come crashing down to earth.  They were never seen again. 

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