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Kwak Rouge

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Kwak Rouge is the third Kwak, added in 2022 next to Amber and Blonde, and it is based on the unique Kwak recipe. Cherry and almond lead, slightly sweet, subtly bitter and full of flavour; the cherry comes from natural cherry aroma at 0.3%, added to a brew of barley malt, barley and hops. A refreshing specialty beer at 8% ABV, made in Buggenhout.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitydark fruitnutty
fruity
dark fruit
nutty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent dark cherry and subtle almond notes, backed by soft, biscuited Malz character and a whisper of floral Edelhopfen.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kwak Rouge

◎ Appearance

Kwak Rouge presents a deep ruby to mahogany hue, translucent with good clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle bead and stable lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience.

deep rubyclearstable headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent dark cherry and subtle almond notes, backed by soft, biscuited Malz character and a whisper of floral Edelhopfen. The natural cherry aroma at 0.3% is restrained and refined, avoiding any artificial or jammy impression, allowing the malt's gentle sweetness to emerge.

dark cherryalmondsubtle floralssoft malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and fruity with cherry and almond leading the palate, followed by a lightly sweet mid-palate from barley Malz that balances the subtle bittering. Finish is clean with a gentle, lingering cherry note and a restrained herbal bite that prevents cloying, maintaining refreshment throughout.

cherry-almondlightly sweetgentle bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately short to medium, with cherry and almond fading gracefully into a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste. The 8% ABV sits comfortably in the background, leaving the palate refreshed rather than warming.

drycherry-almond faderefined bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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