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Rubaeus

Founders Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Fruit Wheat Ale · One of 25 Fruit Wheat Ales in hopIQ

Rubaeus is a raspberry ale of 5.7 percent, brewed year-round on a pale wheat malt base with Crystal hops. It glows a vivid berry red. Fresh red raspberry dominates both aroma and flavour, poised between moderate sweetness and a clear tartness. The wheat keeps the body light, bitterness is barely noticeable, and the finish is crisp with a lingering fruity sourness.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
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 Wheat Ale.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
sour
Distinctive notes
berry

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rubaeus

◎ Appearance

Rubaeus glows a vivid berry red, bright and translucent in the glass. The carbonation is evident and lively, producing a light, delicate head with modest retention and clean lacing. The clarity allows the warm red hue to shine through distinctly.

vivid berry redbright, translucentlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh red raspberry dominates the nose immediately and assertively. Behind the fruit lies a soft, understated pale wheat malt character with subtle grain notes. Crystal hops contribute only a gentle herbal whisper, allowing the berry character to remain fully in focus.

fresh raspberrywheat grainsubtle herbal

◐ Taste

Raspberry drives the palate entry and mid-palate, balanced between moderate sweetness and clear tartness. The wheat malt base keeps the body light and refreshing without adding sweetness. Bitterness is barely noticeable, allowing the fruit and delicate grain to play freely across the tongue.

bright raspberry tartnesslight bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with a lingering fruity sourness that fades gradually. A subtle wheat grain dryness lingers into the aftertaste, maintaining the beer's refreshing character.

crisp, drylingering fruit sourness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Rubaeus

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 Rubaeus

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, crisp, tart character as Rubaeus will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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