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Rosetta

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Rosetta plays tartness against sweetness, with cherry in the middle. It blends Oud Bruin, a tart Flemish brown ale, with Cuvee Brut, a cherry beer, and Liefmans in Belgium crafts it. The name honors Liefmans brewmaster Rosa Merckx, and the beer stands at 5.6% ABV and 9 IBU. It returned in winter 2026 as a limited release.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild9 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2016
World Beer Cup
Belgian-Style Fruit Beer
Silver · 2018
World Beer Cup
Belgian-Style Fruit Beer
★Gold — World Beer Cup (Belgian-Style Fruit Beer)
★Silver — World Beer Cup (Belgian-Style Fruit Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourtartfruity
sour
tart
fruity
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with bright cherry fruit notes, balanced by a subtle tartness that immediately signals the blended sour character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rosetta

◎ Appearance

Rosetta presents a pale golden hue with exceptional clarity, revealing its light body and careful craftsmanship. A delicate, persistent head forms atop the beer, with fine lacing clinging to the glass as you drink. The carbonation appears gentle and refined, appropriate to the beer's restrained 9 IBU and fruited sour character.

pale goldenclearfine lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright cherry fruit notes, balanced by a subtle tartness that immediately signals the blended sour character. Behind the fruit emerges a soft Malz foundation from the Oud Bruin component, with a whisper of dark fruit undertones. The overall impression is elegant and approachable rather than aggressively funky or vinous.

cherry fruittartnessdark fruit notessoft Malz base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a tart attack that quickly plays against underlying sweetness, creating a dynamic tension throughout. Cherry character anchors the mid-palate, supported by the Oud Bruin's slight earthiness and the Cuvée Brut's residual sugars. The interplay between sour and sweet develops with each sip, with minimal bitterness allowing the fruit to lead.

tart-sweet balancecherry-drivenlow bitternessfruit-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the tartness lingering gently rather than aggressively. A subtle dryness emerges as the aftertaste fades, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

crispgently tartdry finish
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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