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Framboise Max

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Fruity and slightly sour, with red fruit and sweet cherries in the aroma: a pink beer (4.5 %) under a light pink head. The base is a wheat beer made from 70 % barley malt and 30 % wheat, enriched with natural red fruit juices and natural aromas. It belongs to the Max line alongside Kriek Max and Rouge Max.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruitywheatberry
fruity
wheat
berry
sour
Aroma
Red berries and sweet cherry blossom dominate the nose, lending an immediately approachable fruitiness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Framboise Max

◎ Appearance

A pale pink hue with bright translucency, reflecting the natural red fruit juices woven throughout the brew. The light pink head sits delicate and fine-grained, settling into a thin collar that clings gently to the glass rim. Fine carbonation creates a soft, inviting visual presentation.

pale pinktranslucentdelicate headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

Red berries and sweet cherry blossom dominate the nose, lending an immediately approachable fruitiness. Subtle wheat grain notes provide an earthy undertone that prevents the aromatics from tipping into pure confection. Natural fruit juice and delicate floral whispers round out the profile.

red berriescherry blossomwheat grainnatural fruit juice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced fruit sweetness and a gentle wheat malt backbone that grounds the experience. A moderate tartness cuts through the mid-palate, balancing the residual sugar and preventing cloying character. The finish remains light and refreshing, with berry notes lingering without harshness.

fruit-forwardbalanced tartnesswheat malt baseberry-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately short, leaving a pleasant tart aftertaste that invites the next sip. No bitterness lingers; instead, a clean fruit impression and subtle grain dryness fade evenly.

crisp finishtart aftertasteclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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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