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Cuvée De Ranke

Brouwerij De Ranke
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🌍 Belgium · Sour Ale · One of 36 Sour Ales in hopIQ

Cuvée De Ranke is a mixed-fermentation blend of roughly 70 percent of the brewery's own oak-aged sour ale and 30 percent lambic. The aged ale is drawn from the best barrels in the Dottignies cellar, the same foundation that also carries Kriek De Ranke. It pours hazy copper-gold. Unripe white grape, green apple, leather, oak and a floral hop note shape the aroma. The palate is full-bodied and tart, with grapefruit, grass and a mineral edge over gentle wood, closing dry and refreshing.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and crisp.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Sour Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
floral
grassy
Fermentation & yeast
tart
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
oak
mineral

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cuvée De Ranke

◎ Appearance

Pours a hazy copper-gold, with a luminous quality characteristic of mixed-fermentation ales drawn from oak. The cloudiness derives from active yeast and the natural turbidity of the blend. Head retention is moderate, leaving delicate lacing on the glass.

hazy copper-goldmoderate headactive yeast suspension

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with unripe white grape and green apple notes, creating a fresh, slightly austere top note. Beneath lies a foundation of leather and oak from the barrel aging, anchored by a subtle floral hop presence that adds complexity without dominance.

unripe stone fruitgreen apple, leatherbarrel oak, floral hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters full-bodied with immediate tartness, building through notes of grapefruit and grass. A mineral edge runs through the mid-palate, supported by gentle wood character that frames rather than overwhelms. The finish is clean, dry, and refreshing.

tart, full-bodiedcitrus, mineral edgegentle oak structure

◑ Finish

The beer closes dry with lingering brightness, the acidity providing lift and clarity. A subtle grass and mineral note persists, inviting the next sip without heaviness.

dry, refreshingbright acidity
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cuvée De Ranke

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Cuvée De Ranke

About Sour Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Sour Ale?

Sour Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Sour Ale

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