Val-Dieu Fruitée

◎ Aussehen

A clear red hue fills the glass, luminous and inviting under normal light. A dense head forms at the pour, tinged with pink and showing good persistence and lacing along the sides. The carbonation is evident but restrained, appropriate to the beer's moderate strength and fruit-forward character.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright red-fruit notes—strawberry and raspberry lead, backed by ripe dark cherry from the sour-cherry juice. Sweet malt undertones provide a gentle foundation without dominating. A light vinous quality suggests the acidity, though the overall impression remains more fruit-driven than sour or funky.

◐ Geschmack

The palate balances fruity sweetness with a clean tartness, the sour-cherry juice weaving through both the entry and mid-palate. Sweet, round malt supports the fruit without heaviness, while a subtle bitterness emerges in the finish, grounding the composition. The 8% ABV remains well-integrated, adding warmth without harshness or alcohol notes.

◑ Abgang

The finish is medium in length, with lingering cherry and a gentle dry edge that keeps the aftertaste clean. Acidity fades smoothly, leaving a refreshing impression rather than a puckering one.