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Delirium Red

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Deep dark red with a light pink, lacing head. A soft fruity aroma carries hints of almond and mildly sour cherries, and the palate is sweet and fruity, with sweet and sour kept in careful balance. The fruit beer of the Delirium line comes in at 8% ABV and only 10 IBU, brewed by Huyghe in Melle.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
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
fruitysournutty
fruity
sour
nutty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent soft fruit notes, revealing hints of almond and mildly sour cherry that interweave throughout.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Delirium Red

◎ Appearance

Deep dark red hue with excellent clarity and a light pink head that settles into fine, persistent lacing around the glass. The color suggests dark fruit character while maintaining good translucence. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle visual presence without aggressive bubbling.

deep redclearfine lacinglight pink head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent soft fruit notes, revealing hints of almond and mildly sour cherry that interweave throughout. No aggressive hop character emerges; instead, the aromatic profile remains delicate and fruit-forward. The overall impression is inviting and approachable, with subtle complexity beneath the dominant fruity character.

cherryalmondsoft fruitmildly sour

◐ Taste

The palate presents a carefully balanced interplay of sweetness and acidity, with the fruit character driving the flavor experience. Sweet and sour elements complement rather than compete with one another, creating a cohesive whole. The 10 IBU rating is evident in the restrained bitterness, allowing the fruit and underlying maltiness to remain the focus through the mid-palate.

sweet-sour balancecherry forwardlow bitternesssmooth malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with cherry and subtle almond notes lingering pleasantly. The aftertaste remains fruity without becoming cloying, resolving into a refreshing conclusion.

clean finishfruity aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
78
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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