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Wijnberg

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🌍 Belgium · Oud Bruin · One of 6 Oud Bruins in hopIQ

Wijnberg is De Ranke's take on oud bruin, the sour brown ale typical of the region between Kortrijk and Oudenaarde. The brewery blends one third young beer with two thirds oud bruin aged at least two years in wood, and adds foeder beer from a neighbouring brewery in Bellegem for extra depth, aiming to reconcile two traditional takes on the style. It pours dark ruby brown. Cherry, plum, red grape, cocoa and musty oak shape the aroma. The palate balances a gentle sourness against caramel sweetness and stays round, soft and easy to drink.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
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
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and dry.

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Oud Bruin.
Malt character
caramel
chocolate
Fermentation & yeast
sour
fruity
funky
tart
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
oak
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wijnberg

◎ Appearance

Wijnberg presents a dark ruby-brown hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head builds moderately and leaves delicate lacing that clings to the glass. The color depth reflects the careful blending of young and aged components.

dark ruby brownclearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe stone fruit—cherry and plum—alongside notes of red grape that suggest the beer's subtle acidity. Cocoa and musty oak create a complex backdrop, with the wood aging contributing earthy, slightly funky undertones. The aroma is inviting and layered, neither aggressive nor shy.

cherry, plum, grapecocoaaged oakmusty, earthy

◐ Taste

The palate arrives soft and round, with gentle sourness dancing against caramel sweetness in perfect equilibrium. Mid-palate reveals the influence of the aged foeder beer—a subtle vinous depth that lingers without dominating. The low bitterness (10 IBU) allows the interplay of acid and malt to take center stage, finishing smooth and remarkably drinkable.

gentle sournesscaramel sweetnesssoft, round mouthfeelvinous depth

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and clean, with the sourness fading gracefully into a slightly drying aftertaste. A whisper of oak and cocoa persists on the palate, inviting the next sip.

clean, dry finishoak persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wijnberg

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 Wijnberg

About Oud Bruin

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Oud Bruin?

Oud Bruin 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 Oud Bruin

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same sour, caramel, dark fruit character as Wijnberg will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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