Schrobbelèr
The smooth herbal liqueur from Tilburg, associated with carnival and the Tilburg fair. Everything about the 43 herbs, the alcohol percentage, how to serve it, and the glass to use.
A Brabant herbal liqueur with 43 herbs
Schrobbelèr comes from Tilburg, where it has been made since 1965. The name refers to carding wool: Tilburg was the Netherlands' textile city for centuries, and a “schrobbelèr” was someone who carded raw wool. The liqueur is made with 43 herbs on a smooth base and contains 21.5% alcohol, considerably less than most herbal bitters.
It is precisely that low alcohol percentage and sweet, smooth flavor that make Schrobbelèr approachable. Traditionally, it is served ice-cold and neat in a small glass, and in North Brabant it is inextricably linked with carnival and the Tilburg fair. The recipe is still a secret and is kept within the company.
In brief
What bottles of Schrobbelèr are there?
One recipe, different sizes. From a small bottle for the fair to a liter bottle for home.
Schrobbelèr 70 cl
The standard bottle. Serve ice-cold from the freezer in small glasses; that’s the best way to enjoy its smooth herbal flavor.
Schrobbelèr 1 liter
The liter bottle for a party or a long evening. Better value per shot and just the right amount for a full table.
Schrobbelèr 35 cl
The half-size bottle for occasional drinkers, or to try before buying a full bottle.
Schrobbelèr Elftal
Eleven 2 cl bottles in one pack: handy for sharing, taking along, or giving as a gift.
Schrobbelèr with hip flask
The 70 cl bottle with a metal hip flask included. The classic Schrobbelèr gift for a birthday.
The 70 cl bottle is the standard size; the Elftal makes a great gift.
Smooth, sweet, and herbal
Herbs & licorice
Warm herbs, licorice, and a hint of anise and spices. Much softer and sweeter than a classic herbal bitter.
Sweet and rounded
Full-bodied and slightly syrupy, with herbal sweetness and little bitterness. You can barely taste the 21.5% alcohol.
Short and warm
A short, warm finish with notes of herbs and licorice. Served ice-cold, it’s at its most refreshing.
Schrobbelèr’s flavor profile. For comparison: Jägermeister is 35% and more bitter, while Underberg is 44% and completely dry.
Three ways to drink Schrobbelèr
Schrobbelèr should be served ice-cold. Put the bottle in the freezer and pour small shots; the drink gets thicker and less sweet.
Ice-cold and neat
Pour 4 cl of ice-cold Schrobbelèr into a small shot glass. That’s how they serve it in Tilburg: neat, cold, and with company. The cold tones down the sweetness and lets the herbs shine.
Glass: shot glass →In coffee
A splash of Schrobbelèr in a cup of fresh coffee, with a dollop of whipped cream if you like. A Brabant-style coffee with milk for after dinner, without making it too heavy.
Irish Coffee recipe →Over vanilla ice cream
Two spoonfuls of Schrobbelèr over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Its spicy sweetness goes surprisingly well with cream and vanilla; the quickest dessert there is.
Glass: liqueur glass →Schrobbelèr in and alongside cocktails
Schrobbelèr is usually enjoyed neat, but it also works well in hot drinks and shots. These recipes are a good match.
Irish Coffee
Coffee, sugar, spirits and a layer of cream. Schrobbelèr makes it a smoother, spicier version.
Shots
The complete collection of shot recipes, from layered to ice-cold straight from the freezer.
Hot Toddy
Hot water, honey and lemon with a splash of spirits. For a cold evening.
Kopstoot
A small glass of spirits alongside a small beer. As common at the fair as it is at home.The right glass for Schrobbelèr
A small shot glass or stemmed liqueur glass for serving neat from the freezer, and an Irish coffee glass for the hot version. These are the glasses we recommend ourselves.
Everything else you wanted to know about Schrobbelèr
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Buy Schrobbelèr
Want the bottle delivered straight to your door? Order Schrobbelèr online from Gall & Gall. Gall & Gall has 6 available, 1 of which is on sale.
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