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Kasteel Rouge

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Launched in 2007 as a strong cherry beer, Kasteel Rouge is brewed from Kasteel Donker with Oblacinska cherries. The nose offers cherries and Belgian cuberdon candy over hints of caramel, toffee and malt from the Donker base. The body is full and velvety, a subtle acidity keeps the cherry sweetness in check, and the finish is dry. Ruby red, 8 % ABV, served at 6 °C.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruitydark fruitcaramel
fruity
dark fruit
caramel
malty
sour
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent cherry character, supported by Belgian cuberdon candy notes and subtle hints of caramel and toffee.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kasteel Rouge

◎ Appearance

Kasteel Rouge presents a deep ruby red hue, transparent and luminous when held to light. The dense, persistent head displays fine lacing against the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

deep ruby redtransparentfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent cherry character, supported by Belgian cuberdon candy notes and subtle hints of caramel and toffee. The Donker base contributes soft malt undertones without dominating. Complexity builds gradually, suggesting both fruit and grain in careful balance.

cherry, prominentcaramel, toffeecandy notessoft malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters full and velvety, with cherry sweetness as the primary focus. Subtle acidity threads through the mid-palate, preventing one-dimensional sweetness and adding structural definition. A gentle, warming alcohol presence (8% ABV) supports the body without sharpness.

cherry-forwardvelvety bodysubtle aciditywarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish transitions to dry, with cherry character persisting into a lingering aftertaste. The dryness arrives clean and balanced, not austere.

dry finishcherry persistenceclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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