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Barbera Grape

Oud Beersel
Belgium·Fruit Lambic
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A dark red lambic with a vibrant grape flavour that lingers, intensely aromatic and full-bodied in the aftertaste. Italian Barbera grapes from Valli Unite were destemmed and macerated for 4.5 months on three-year-old lambic, then a natural refermentation in the bottle gave the beer a lively sparkle. 9.5 % ABV, in 37.5 cl bottles, with ten years of shelf life.

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitydark fruitsour
fruity
dark fruit
sour
tart
funky
Aroma
Intensely aromatic with ripe dark fruit—black cherry, plum, and red currant—leading the profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Barbera Grape

◎ Appearance

Deep garnet red with a warm translucent glow, characteristic of wine-influenced lambic. The head is fine and delicate, settling to a thin lace that clings gently to the glass rim. Natural carbonation delivers a steady, refined sparkle that underscores the wine-like character.

deep garnet redtranslucentfine lacingnaturally carbonated

◌ Aroma

Intensely aromatic with ripe dark fruit—black cherry, plum, and red currant—leading the profile. Underlying funky, earthy notes from the three-year-old lambic base emerge gradually, complemented by subtle vinous oak complexity. A trace of tartness and wild yeast character adds depth without dominating.

ripe dark fruitfunky wild yeastvinous oaktart acidity

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with juicy, lingering Barbera grape character that coats the palate. Mid-palate brings a tart, dry framework balanced against the wine's natural sweetness and soft tannins. Mild bitterness (10 IBU) remains in the background, allowing fruit and fermentation complexity to occupy center stage.

juicy grape forwardtart and drysoft tanninswine-like body

◑ Finish

Long, complex aftertaste where dark fruit notes fade into earthy funk and subtle vinous tannin dryness. The finish remains crisp and defined, leaving a pleasant wine-like drying sensation on the palate.

lengthy aftertastefunky earthwine-like dryness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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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