

Black Canvas Series celebrates the core values of Gouden Carolus in the form of a designer Gouden Carolus Single Malt. The core values in this series are: Family, Hospitality, Respect, Trust, Pride, and Generosity. Each edition comes in a specially designed bottle and case and is limited to only 5,000 copies.
Family: At Het Anker, the familial and Mechelen character remains central. Continuity, authenticity, and staff involvement are essential pillars. The brewery also strives for sustainable and long-term collaborations with suppliers, hospitality businesses, and beverage retailers.
Hospitality: Tours, tastings, the brasserie, and the hotel offer a unique experience every day. Our doors are always open to warmly welcome visitors.
Respect: Het Anker cherishes centuries-old brewing traditions and combines them with authentic and sustainable production methods. The brewery values its customers, employees, suppliers, and the local community and shows respect in everything it does.
Trust: You can trust that we will always continue to produce our classics. The recipe will not change. We do not follow the latest trends but choose quality and our familiar taste.
Pride: We are proud of Gouden Carolus. The story, employees, and partners make this brand what it is today. Proud of a product loved by many and awarded multiple times.
Generosity: We do not want to offer you just one, but ten different experiences. Both in beer and whisky, our products are meant to please, engage, charm, and surprise.
Room temperature (21°C)
Serve pure or with a drop of pure, fresh water
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