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Leffe Ruby

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Leffe Ruby is the first abbey beer ever to be combined with red fruit. Raspberries, strawberries and citrus lead its sweet, fruity aroma, with floral, clove-spicy and woody notes and subtle hints of rosewood. The taste is light, mild and very aromatic, refreshing and slightly spicy, with red fruit notes running through it. 5.0% ABV.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
fruityberryfloral
fruity
berry
floral
clove
spicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright red fruit notes—raspberry and strawberry dominate—accompanied by subtle citrus undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leffe Ruby

◎ Appearance

Leffe Ruby presents a pale ruby to light amber hue, reflecting its combination of base abbey malt and red fruit infusion. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a refined visual presentation.

pale rubyclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright red fruit notes—raspberry and strawberry dominate—accompanied by subtle citrus undertones. Beneath the fruit emerges a floral character with gentle clove spice and woody, rosewood-like nuances that ground the profile. The overall impression is aromatic and inviting without becoming cloying.

red berriesraspberryfloralclove spicewoody

◐ Taste

The palate is light and mild, allowing the red fruit character to move through clearly without heaviness. A mild spiciness develops mid-palate, complementing the berry sweetness while maintaining freshness. The finish is slightly tart, balancing the fruit-forward sweetness and leaving a clean, refreshing impression.

berry-forwardlight-bodiedmildly spicycrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, dry and refreshing, with lingering red fruit notes that fade gracefully. A subtle spice and floral quality persist briefly, then yield to a clean, thirst-quenching aftertaste.

refreshingdryclean
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
72
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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About Fruit Beer

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