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Petrus Roodbruin

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A typical Flemish red ale, brewed according to tradition: slightly sour with nice malty notes and an acidity of 3 out of 5. It blends one third Petrus Aged Pale from the oak foeders with two thirds young brown beer, which makes it an ale aged in oak foeders. Reddish brown and clear at 5.5% ABV.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
deep amber15
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
oakmaltysour
oak
malty
sour
tart
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced oak character—vanilla and wood spice from extended foeder aging—layered beneath a warm, biscuity Malz foundation.
also:funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Petrus Roodbruin

◎ Appearance

Petrus Roodbruin presents a clear, reddish-brown hue that catches light with translucent warmth. The head forms modestly and settles to a thin collar with restrained lacing. Carbonation is gentle and fine, lending the beer a composed, refined visual presence.

reddish-brown, cleardelicate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced oak character—vanilla and wood spice from extended foeder aging—layered beneath a warm, biscuity Malz foundation. Secondary notes of dried cherry and subtle funk emerge, while acidity provides a bright, tangy undertone that keeps the bouquet fresh and inviting.

oak, vanilla, wood spicetoasted maltdried stone fruitbright acidity

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and malty, with caramel sweetness grounded by the oak's dry, structured character. Mid-palate introduces a tart, cherry-led fruitiness balanced against subtle funky notes from the aging process. The acidity—purposeful at 3 out of 5—cuts through with precision, leaving the finish dry and slightly austere.

tart cherry, malty sweetnessoak tannins, funky complexitydry, structured

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with acidity and oak lingering pleasantly without harshness. A subtle dryness persists, along with whispers of wood and fermented fruit that encourage contemplation.

lingering aciditydry wood tannins
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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About Flanders Red Ale

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What is a Flanders Red Ale?

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