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Cambrinus

Brouwerij Verhaeghe Vichte
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🌍 Belgium · Flanders Red Ale · One of 14 Flanders Red Ales in hopIQ

Cambrinus is a red-brown ale in the West Flemish style, named after the legendary beer patron. Like its sibling beers it is a blend of young ale and old ale matured on oak. It pours a deep red-brown under an off-white head. The nose brings vinous fruit, cherry and light oak, with a caramel malt background. The palate is medium-bodied, tart and juicy, with red currant and a soft touch of caramel; the finish is dry and lightly sour, without any residual sweetness.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Dry and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Flanders Red Ale.
Fermentation & yeast
tart
fruity
sour
Distinctive notes
berry
oak
Hop character
juicy
Malt character
caramel

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cambrinus

Appearance

Cambrinus presents a deep red-brown hue, translucent and clean beneath an off-white head of moderate density. The head shows fine, persistent lacing as the beer is consumed, with delicate carbonation evident throughout the pour.

deep red-brownoff-white headtranslucentfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with vinous fruit character and bright cherry notes, supported by a subtle oak influence from the barrel aging. A gentle caramel malt backdrop grounds the bouquet without overwhelming the more volatile aromatics.

vinous fruitcherrylight oakcaramel malt

Taste

The palate is medium-bodied and lively, with tart acidity and red currant brightness at the center. A soft caramel sweetness emerges mid-palate, countered by the wine-like tang characteristic of the style, building a juicy and well-balanced whole.

tartred currantmedium-bodiedjuicy

Finish

The finish dries progressively, with lightly sour notes lingering without astringency. No residual sweetness remains; instead, a clean, vinous dryness closes the experience.

drylightly sourclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cambrinus

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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 Cambrinus

About Flanders Red Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Flanders Red Ale?

Flanders Red 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 Flanders Red Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, tart, fruity character as Cambrinus will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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