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Framboise Max

Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste
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🌍 Belgium · Fruit Wheat Ale · One of 27 Fruit Wheat Ales in hopIQ

The raspberry member of the Max range is brewed on a wheat beer base of 70 % barley malt and 30 % wheat and enriched with natural red fruit juices and natural aromas. It pours a soft rosé colour with a light pink head. The nose brings red fruit, sweet cherries and raspberries; on the palate it is fruity-sweet and refreshing, with a lightly tart finish. At 4.5 % it sits between the light Kriek Max and the strong Rouge Max and is made for long summer afternoons.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
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
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Wheat Ale.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
Distinctive notes
berry

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Framboise Max

◎ Appearance

Framboise Max presents a delicate rosé hue, achieved through its wheat beer base and natural red fruit juices. A light pink head forms at the pour, displaying modest persistence and fine carbonation that sustains the visual appeal throughout the tasting.

soft rosélight pink headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright red fruit character—ripe raspberries and sweet cherries dominate the bouquet. Beneath the fruit, subtle wheat and grain notes provide a gentle foundation without overshadowing the aromatic focus on natural red fruit aromas.

raspberry, cherryred fruit forwardsubtle grain base

◐ Taste

Entry is fruity-sweet with a clean, refreshing character across the palate. The moderate alcohol (4.5%) keeps the body light and approachable, while natural raspberry and cherry flavors develop mid-palate. A lightly tart finish arrives toward the close, balancing the sweetness with gentle acidity.

fruity-sweetrefreshinglight bodysubtle tartness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with residual red fruit character lingering briefly. A light tart note persists without harsh bitterness, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

tart aftertasteclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Framboise Max

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 Framboise Max

About Fruit Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Wheat Ale?

Fruit Wheat 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 Fruit Wheat Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, sweet, refreshing character as Framboise Max will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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