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Ename Rouge

Brouwerij Roman
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🌍 Belgium · Fruit Beer · One of 43 Fruit Beers in hopIQ

Ename Rouge is the fruit beer of the Ename range, brewed with cherry juice rather than flavoured afterwards. It pours deep red beneath a pink head. Ripe cherry dominates the nose, with a soft malt background and a light tartness. On the palate the juice sets sweetness against acidity, fresh and rounded at once, and the finish is clean and free of any noticeable bitterness, so the fruit has the last word.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
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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
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Beer.
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
sour
tart

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ename Rouge

◎ Appearance

Ename Rouge presents a deep red body with excellent clarity and a delicate pink head that settles into a fine lace. The color intensity suggests a thoughtful balance of malt and fruit contribution, while the head retention demonstrates solid carbonation and protein structure.

deep redpink head lacingclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe cherry juice as the dominant character, supported by a soft, understated malt foundation. A light tartness threads through the background, adding complexity without overwhelming the fresh fruit impression.

ripe cherrysoft maltlight tartnessfresh fruit forward

◐ Taste

On the palate, the cherry juice creates a rounded sweetness that plays directly against natural acidity, resulting in a refreshing and balanced middle. The low bitterness allows the fruit character to remain central, while the juice's acidity prevents any cloying sensation.

sweet cherry juicebright aciditylow bitternessrefreshing balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the fruit maintaining presence through to the end. No residual sweetness or astringency lingers; the cherry has the final word.

clean finishfruit-forward aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ename Rouge

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 Ename Rouge

About Fruit Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Beer?

Fruit Beer 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 Beer

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

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