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Rodenbach Rosso

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Cherry and raspberry are clearly noticeable on the palate, with a slight sourness and the colour of a young Burgundy wine: Rodenbach Rosso is built from two-year-old, oak-aged Rodenbach blended with young Rodenbach, partly macerated with cranberries, raspberries and sour cherries, then rounded off with the natural juices of those red berries. A 4 % fruit beer that first appeared in 2014, from the Roeselare brewery founded in 1821.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
berryfruityoak
berry
fruity
oak
dark fruit
sour
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with bright red and dark fruit: tart cherry, raspberry, and cranberry are immediately apparent, layered with subtle oak undertones from the two-year-old aged stock.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rodenbach Rosso

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby to garnet hue, reminiscent of a young Burgundy wine, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is gentle and refined, appropriate to the beer's low ABV and fruit-forward character.

ruby-garnetwine-like clarityfine lacingsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright red and dark fruit: tart cherry, raspberry, and cranberry are immediately apparent, layered with subtle oak undertones from the two-year-old aged stock. A gentle sourness frames the bouquet without dominating, allowing the fruit maceration and natural berry juices to shine through.

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◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced tart cherry and raspberry notes, followed by a pleasant acidity that enlivens the mid-palate without harshness. Oak aging contributes gentle tannins and structure, while the blend of aged and young Rodenbach creates a balanced interplay between fruity sweetness and controlled sourness, finishing clean and refreshing despite the fruit complexity.

berry-forwardtart acidityoak tanninssmooth integration

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with a lingering tart berry note and subtle oak dryness. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, with no cloying residue.

tart aftertasteclean dryingmedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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