Grand Cru
Brouwerij Rodenbach
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Flanders Red Ale
Year-Round
Belgium
Judges Ratings 90
Aroma: 22 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
Grand Cru by RODENBACH has on average been left for much longer in the oak casks (“foeders”) of the Roeselare “beer cathedral”, which results in a more pronounced version of the “Flanders Red-Brown Beer” style. RODENBACH Grand Cru consists of 1/3 young beer and 2/3 beer matured two years in oak. The result is a complex beer with a great deal of wood and esters, vinous and with a very long aftertaste, just like a Grand Cru wine.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 6.00%
IBUs: 16
Served at: (42 – 46° F)
Hops:
Malts:
Judges Review
By Garrick van Buren
Judges Ratings 90
Aroma: 22 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
This is a full, satisfying Flanders Red. The dark cherry fruitiness and tartness dominates both the aroma and flavor. This fruitiness is well supported by a complex blend of dark chocolate, raisin, vanilla, orange, and caramel. The brilliantly clear amber body has a firm head of beige bubbles with a medium-full mouthfeel and moderate carbonation, making the tartness crisp and refreshing. Pair this beer with a Waldorf goat cheese salad – the acidity and fruitiness in both will pinball off each other. If you’d prefer it for dessert, try a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a drizzling of caramel sauce.
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