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Duchesse Rosé

Brouwerij Verhaeghe Vichte
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🌍 Belgium · Fruited Flanders Red Ale · One of 2 Fruited Flanders Red Ales in hopIQ

Duchesse Rosé is a fruited version of the classic Duchesse de Bourgogne, blended after oak maturation with natural cherry juice. It pours a bright, cherry-red colour under a pink-tinged head. The nose is dominated by ripe cherry and light almond, with the oak and balsamic notes of the base beer in the background. The palate is soft and juicy, with sweet-tart cherry, a whisper of red berry and a rounded, slightly caramelized malt; the finish is short and gently tart, easy-drinking and refreshing.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
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
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Dry and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruited Flanders Red Ale.
Hop character
juicy
Malt character
caramel
nutty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
sour
Distinctive notes
oak
berry

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Duchesse Rosé

Appearance

Duchesse Rosé pours a bright cherry-red hue, clear and luminous, with excellent clarity that showcases the fruit-forward character of the blend. The head arrives pink-tinged and fine, settling to a delicate collar with good retention and visible lacing on the glass.

bright cherry-redclearpink-tinged headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe cherry and stone fruit, supported by a gentle almond note that adds subtle nuance. Beneath the fruit lies a whisper of oak and balsamic complexity from the base beer's maturation, creating a layered and inviting bouquet.

ripe cherryalmondoakbalsamic

Taste

The palate opens soft and juicy, with sweet-tart cherry balanced by a whisper of red berry character. A rounded, slightly caramelized malt foundation provides structure and warmth, while the oak integration remains gentle and refined throughout the mid-palate.

sweet-tart cherryjuicycaramel maltoak-agedred berry

Finish

The finish is short and gently tart, with a light sour note that refreshes rather than dominates. The overall impression remains easy-drinking and sessionable, with the cherry and fruit fading cleanly.

short finishgently tartrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
86
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Duchesse Rosé

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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 Duchesse Rosé

About Fruited Flanders Red Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruited Flanders Red Ale?

Fruited Flanders Red 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 Fruited Flanders Red Ale

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

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