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Caractère Rouge

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Caractère Rouge is a strong, oak-aged Flemish red ale finished with a natural addition of red fruit. It pours a deep ruby-red under a firm pink-tinged head. The nose brings ripe cherry, redcurrant and a whisper of oak, over a caramel malt base. The palate is complex and vinous, with tart red berry, sweet cherry and a warming alcohol note, before oak, light spice and a firm sourness carry the finish long and dry.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
berryoaktart
berry
oak
tart
sour
caramel
spicy
Aroma
The nose reveals a layered composition of ripe cherry and redcurrant, underpinned by a soft oak presence that speaks to patient aging in wood.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Caractère Rouge

◎ Appearance

Caractère Rouge presents a deep ruby-red hue, translucent and luminous when held to light. The head is substantial and firm, with a distinctive pink-tinged foam that clings to the glass walls, leaving persistent lacing as you drink. Carbonation is moderate, appropriate to the style's vinous character.

deep ruby-redfirm pink headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a layered composition of ripe cherry and redcurrant, underpinned by a soft oak presence that speaks to patient aging in wood. A caramel malt base provides sweetness and structure, while subtle wood spice adds complexity without dominating. The overall impression is vinous and inviting, with fruit-forward character.

ripe cherryoak agingcaramel maltredcurrant

◐ Taste

The palate opens with tart red berry and bright cherry notes, balanced against warming alcohol that declares the beer's strength. Mid-palate brings structured sourness and oak influence, with light spice notes adding dimension. The complexity builds steadily, each element supporting rather than overwhelming the others.

tart red berriessour characteroak influencewarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish extends long and dry, with firm acidity and oak tannins carrying through the aftertaste. A lingering cherry note and subtle spice fade gradually, leaving the palate clean and refreshed.

dry finishlingering acidity
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
86
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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