Rodenbach Classic (Red) - Brouwerij Rodenbach N.V.

akorsak

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A corked and caged 750 mL bottle that my brother brought as a Christmas present.

A: The ale pours with an amber color that shows off brilliant copper colors when light shines through the base of the glass. A fluffy head near 2 fingers looks like it will retain and lace.

S: The nose is, without a doubt, unique. Tartness with a barnyard undertone, lots of fruit with a kriek-like aroma.

T: The kriek-like flavor evident in the nose returns en force in the taste. The cherry flavors are dry and slightly sour, not syrupy and sweet. Underlying the fruit flavors is a subtle funky tartness. That tartness is not quite pucker-up level but it is noticeable. Cherry and berry sweetness see the ale away.

M: The mouthfeel is slightly funky, sweet with lots of fruitiness. This is not as sour and offputting as, say, the Duchesse de Bourgogne (my mortal enemy in the world of beer).

D: The alcohol is nice and low, eluding detection throughout the glass. The slight tartness is welcome and the fruitiness from the spontaneous fermentation and aging is quite enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2008 02:25:49 | More by akorsak

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a dark ruby hued brown that has no head. Nose is a pretty smooth mix of wood and fruit. Flavor has that sour tone to it and definite fruit and wood as well. Smooth feel with a low but biting carbonation. Nice to drink, but you'd have to be able to appreciate the style to really enjoy this one.

Serving type: on-tap

03-18-2008 16:14:57 | More by RblWthACoz

smcolw

Massachusetts

2.98/5  rDev -26.2%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 2

Starting with the summary: This is a very odd flavored beer--while I cannot put my finger on it, I can't say that I like it.

Reddish brown and clear; good head with nice lasting lace.

The smell is off for me--like pickles in a ham salad, really. ????

Sweet-sour flavors. Again, quite different from anything I've ever had, but not in a positive way. The body is the best part of the beer.

Serving type: bottle

09-01-2007 02:57:00 | More by smcolw

Wasatch

Utah

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

8.45 oz. bottle

Pours a dark mahogany color, nice carbonation, tiny fizzy head, tiny islands left behind. The nose is sour, tangy, cherry/raspberry, and some malts. The taste is sour/tangy, lots of cherry/raspberry, there's some funk going on in there. Medium body. Drinkable, not that impressed with this one, I've had way way way better Flanders in the past.

Serving type: bottle

10-21-2007 20:39:09 | More by Wasatch

rhoadsrage

Illinois

4.3/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

(Served in a tulip)

A- This beer has a warm deep brown with slight copper colored body with a good carbonation of tiny bubbles that can only be seen at the narrowest part of the glass. The head is a smooth creamy light tan that last and last.

S- Even during the pour the smell of sour tart cherries with a hint of wood comes through. The sourness does have some tart qualities with hints of brown malt.

T- The fizz greets you at the beginning with a sour cherry flavor popping up to take over. There is a grapefruit note that follows and then a very soft earth hop note. As it warms the notes of soft lightly toasted malt come into the background but the tartness and a currant tartness get stronger aswell. In the background there is also notes of oak and aged wood that really add to the fruit flavors and give them more depth and notes of aged big red wines.

M- There is a medium mouthfeel with a fizz texture. On the first sip my jaws locked with the tartness but so the astringency became a nice finish.

D- I can really see how this style is nicknamed the "red wine of beers", but this beer is more than that. The complexity of fruit, malt, and wood are really nice together and this is a good beer to be sipped slowly and not quaffed.

Serving type: bottle

02-04-2006 01:39:21 | More by rhoadsrage

Billolick

New York

4.22/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A nice find on tap at the soon to be no more Blind Tiger ale house. This little lovely poured cloudy reddish amber, with a tiny bubble slight head, leaving fine, wispy lacing. Nose of semi sour cherries. Flavorful, complex brew with notes of sour fruit, moderate but not overpowering in intensity. More drinkable then other "reds" I've tried. Tasty, fruity, intense. A fine experience in drinking.

Serving type: on-tap

12-10-2005 16:10:19 | More by Billolick

mdfb79

New York

3.78/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

From 12/05/11 notes. Had this on tap at St. Arnolds on Jefferson Place in Washington, DC last night. Poured into a Rodenbach tulip.

a - Pours a reddish brown color with one to two inches of ruby reddish white head and moderate carbonation evident.

s - Smells of sour fruits, cherries, balsamic vinegar, and bready malts. Not insanely sour but it's there, and pretty nice.

t - Tastes a bit tannic, of bready malts, light sour cherries, vanilla, toasted malts. Not as sour as the nose as all (which wasn't overly sour to begin with), and not a fruity. A bit of a step down for me.

m - Medium body and low carbonation. Easy to drink but a little more carbonation would have been nice.

o - Overall a pretty good, readily available flanders. Not too sour so could be good for someone looking to just get into sours. Would have it again.

Serving type: on-tap

12-06-2011 20:44:06 | More by mdfb79

ppoitras

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

250ml bottle obtained via trade with Jetsbeer. Date 03/08/05 on back of bottle. Thanks for the opportunity...

Poured into a Rapscallion glass, formed a 1/4" over the clear bright reddish amber brew. Lacing is is good, even though the head has faded to a bubbly film. Aroma is malty, yet funky and has sour tinges as well. Taste is pleasantly tart, with a reasonable malty body, and minimal funk, for better or worse. Mouthfeel is creamy smooth even considering it's tartness, and as such, drinkability for the styleis superb.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2005 02:05:58 | More by ppoitras

weeare138

Pennsylvania

3.63/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

on draft at Monk's Cafe...
Appears a reddish brown with an ivory head and lots of retention. Tiny lacing speckles are left behind.
Smell is of the trademark Rodenbach funk yeast smelling almost like a fresh cut steak with some sour notes of vinegar and cherry mixed with a ton of sugar.
Taste is almost equal to the aroma, which truley defines this beer.
Mouthfeel is slightly watery with sweets and sours resounding.
I actually remember Rodenbach being a bit better the last go 'round in the States but maybe it's just me.

Serving type: on-tap

10-02-2005 15:53:37 | More by weeare138

Kegatron

Pennsylvania

4.03/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

750 ml corked & caged bottle into a couple of tulip glasses.

Pours a deep clear ruby, topped with a ½ finger of fizzy off-white head. This retains with just a light foamy ring around the edges of the glass, leaving back a gentle smattering of lace. The aroma smells of cherry tartness with a vinegar edge to it and some light notes of earthy wood. Some light sugary sweetness hangs in the background a bit.

The taste is similar, with more tart cherries and a balancing sugary sweetness. Oak occupies the edges of the profile while this finish with a sour bite at the end that then leaves the finish on this dry, tannic and burnt. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with some sharpness on the tongue and then more of a creamier feel on top that helps keep those flavors moving. I’m digging the feel here, as its equal part lively and slick in the mouth.

This was good, packing in some good cherry flavor but then also having a nice acidic bite to it. The body on this really did a solid job of keeping those flavors accessible as well. This is well worth picking up. It’s very drinkable for what’s involved.

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2012 16:13:59 | More by Kegatron

Viggo

Ontario (Canada)

4.18/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

250 ml bottle picked up at Premier Gourmet in Buffalo.

Pours a clear dark red, ruby and brown highlights in the light, medium sized light tan head forms, quickly settles down to a medium ring around the glass, some lace spots, looks nice. Smell is great, very funky and sour, cherries, lots of fruit, bread/caramel, acidic, oak, sherry, a bit of oxidation, raisins, brown sugar, pretty neat. Taste is nice, well integrated, very smooth flavours, brown sugar and oak, some vanilla, sour cherries, fruit, red wine, grapes, light bit of acidity, very drying finish, more drying than I remember the Rodenbach Grand Cru being. Mouthfeel is light bodied with low to medium carbonation, nice sourness, light puckering tartness. Nice Flanders, smoother than the Grand Cru. I could definitely drink this one all night.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2008 03:33:57 | More by Viggo

corby112

Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Serving type: bottle.

Pours a dark cherry red/ mahognay browncolor with thin, foamy off-white, slightly pink head. Sour aroma of cherries, oak and other dark fruit. A nice balance of sour and sweet with neiher to overpowering. Very tasty and refreshing with hints of sour cherry.

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2008 08:15:12 | More by corby112

johnmichaelsen

Oregon

4/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap at Max's tonight.

The beer pours a reddish brown color with good head retention and lacing. Don't get a whole lot on the nose, but what I get is attractive. I get considerable cherry and strawberry, along with some very light vinegar. The flavor profile replicates the nose pretty closely, though it's a bit more sweet and fruity than I expected (a good thing in my book). There's some light sour funk in the finish, but it's very light (thankfully), and helps to balance and counter the sweet fruit pretty nicely. Mouthfeel is no more than medium bodied, and the beer finishes very cleanly and well. Drinkability is quite good, with the alcohol no more than an afterthought.

Very easy to take...

Serving type: on-tap

12-08-2010 23:47:52 | More by johnmichaelsen

BlackHaddock

United Kingdom (England)

3.1/5  rDev -23.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Normal brown 25cl bottle most have reviewed from, this one was best before 29th April 2009 and drank on a cold, dry afternoon in December 2008.

Poured into a Palm tulip glass.

Teak wood red in colour, with a good firm tan head on top. Looks a little mirky, but there is no light here today, so we'll go with a slightly hazey complexion.

Old cherries, sour cherries, almonds and rotting undergrowth are the smells I got.

The old and sour cherries win the taste race, no sign of the almonds and rotting veg (thank goodness).

Can't pretent to love this style or this beer, but it is different and if that 'floats your boat' then all well and good, but I like beer to taste like beer.

Body isn't heavy, but it has a presence, the aftertaste is fine, no nasty metallic feel or cardboard dryness here. Just those cherries.

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2008 13:03:19 | More by BlackHaddock

lacqueredmouse

Australia

3.98/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I've had the Grand Cru on many occasions, and it's one of my favourite beers. I saw the original today and decided to give it a go.

Pours a deep, luscious cherry red, like some dark, mysterious gemstone. Head is a thin film of almost white tiny bubbles. Lacing is excellent, cascading in concentric rings around the glass. Looks great.

Mmm, that wonderful sour Rodenbach character is ever present on the nose. Hints of straw, cut grass, crushed cherry and wet leather. Maybe not quite as robust and extravagant as the Grand Cru, but not far off.

Taste is light and pleasant, although not particularly sour. There's certainly less mouth-puckering acidity than in the Grand Cru. There's a toasty, roasted note which is more prominent in this one, and even a dry yeasty character on the back palate. It's a bit more earthy and organic, a bit more roasted, and the feel is a little thinner. There's less development in the palate too, despite the fact that it has less of the dominating sour character of the GC.

This is still a very drinkable beer, but it is noticeably the lesser of the magnificent Rodenbach Grand Cru.

Serving type: bottle

07-06-2008 00:57:55 | More by lacqueredmouse

DoubleJ

California

3.68/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I've been sick the last few days, but I'm feeling better tonight and I have some catching up to do, one bottle at a time. I'm going to start small in quanitity by opening the 8.45 ounce (250 ml) bottle of Rodenbach I purchased last week. On to the beer:

The only red in the beer is found in the hues of this tawny brown creation. Sour funk in the smell, and a smell that's tamed. The flavor seemed a little muted by the carbonation that hits the tongue, but the balance is good. The sour and tart taste is pleasant, no question about that. It's the low amount of overall flavor though, that's reflected in the taste score I'm giving it, that keeps it from being a highly recommended pick. Nonetheless an interesting beer in an interesting style.

Serving type: bottle

03-22-2008 04:45:59 | More by DoubleJ

glid02

Georgia

4/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On-tap at the Porter in Atlanta.

Pours a clear brownish-amber color with a one-finger cream-colored head. The head recedes into a thin layer on top leaving decent lacing.

Smells of mild vinegar and good amounts of tart cherry flavors. Very light hints of oak aromas waft out every now and then.

Tastes similar to how it smells. Mild dark malt flavors kick things off and are joined quickly by tart cherry flavors. Midway through the sip very light hints of oak work their way into things, carrying through to a mildly tart ending.

Mouthfeel is good. It's got a nice thickness with smooth carbonation.

Drinkability is also good. I finished my glass without any problems and could have another.

Overall I remember this one being more tart than it was here, it's a bit too subdued for the style. Still, it's a well made beer that's worth a shot, especially for those just getting into sours.

Serving type: on-tap

08-03-2010 21:16:56 | More by glid02

wl0307

United Kingdom (England)

3.85/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Revisiting the Classic 2.5 years since the last bottle which was not very impressive; at 5.2%abv., BB 13/10/09, served lightly-chilled in Rodenbach's own branded slim goblet.

A: pours a dark russet brown hue (certainly NOT red!), coming with a thin, fluffy beige foam that breaks up fast on top of relatively moderate carbonation.
S: a refreshing, stimulating note mixed of cherry- & strawberry-vinegar, prune juice, and brown-sugary liquid malts floats on top of a deeper layer of pleasant woody aroma presumably as a result of oak-ageing. All's well, fruity sweet yet refreshing, exactly like what I was left with from my last bottle as far as the aroma is concerned.
T: a semi-sharp, effervescent swallow of lightly-flavoured malts, herb soup and tart-savoury prunes quickly leads towards a marvellous aftertaste full of brown-malts' aroma with a touch of toastiness, while a dry & bitter edge as if from both hops and barrel-ageing makes a kickback here to contrast the malty undertone, then all's wrapped up and ends in a harmonious finish that demonstrates more light aromatic malts, lingering tart fruitiness, and a soothingly dry & savoury edge of a well-aged ale in wood barrels.
M&D: despite a slightly overly fizzy texture, I suppose this is what it means to provide in support of a refreshing fruity theme. Overall, this bottle is way less metallic than my previous encounter, and the refreshingly dry-ish theme lasting up until the very end of each sip makes this ale clean, thirst-quenching, and absolutely quffable!

* Tasting Date: 03/07/2006
It's been a long long time since I tasted this beer years ago in Belgium. But since I've been having the Grand Cru every now and then, I really wonder if I'm prejudiced against this "ordinary" one?? I shouldn't be, I thought. That's way I purchased this bottle a week ago to prove that I'm being fair to both of them~~
BB 26/07/2006, served lightly chilled in a slim goblet.

4.5 A: very dark russet hue with brownish hints; poured with a huge and creamy cappuccino-like, off-white frothy head with superb retention (to which the shape of the glass contributes a lot, I reckon)... very lively fizziness full of micro-scopic bubbles floating.
4 S: complex, tartly-sweet fruity note (raspberry, prune, strawberry...) dominates the aroma, very creamy at the same time, almost like cranberry-flavoured ice-cream... A sour-woody edge of oak-barrels complements the fruity theme, and the sweetness of malts is very restrained. Overall the aroma is much milder than the Grand Cru with its less sharp and less vinegary edge. Pleasant and refreshing!
3 T: a slightly metallic edge (from ____?) accompanies the rather "focused" sour berry-fruity, slightly salty-sour prune-ish, and brown-malt flavour; the metallic edge is not unpleasant as such, but degrading the overall fruitiness a bit... The sour fruitiness fades out surprisingly fast in intensity, leaving a faintly tangy and dryish-bitter edge of wood barrels and Rodenbach's hallmark--a clashing feel b/w the teeth--in the end, where a welcomed raspberry-sorbet like aftertaste stays for a short while.
3 M&3 D: to my surprise, the body and flavour are both much lighter than I expected; while this little brother retains a reasonably refreshing and crisp texture, it's outshined by the Grand Cru by a large margin in complexity and depth. If I've tried this beer more often than the Grand Cru rather than the other way round, I might've felt more at ease drinking this. But now that my palate is tamed by the sharper but much richer Grand Cru, I really find it hard to adjust to the milder version... not saying that it's not a decent and distinctive brew, though.

Serving type: bottle

03-28-2009 18:21:39 | More by wl0307

beerthulhu

New Jersey

4.22/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Poured a dark ruby red color with a slight light beige head that had light reddish hues. The head was sticky and left behind a nice film lacing behind.

S: The nose bursts with fresh marachino cherries and is very fruity.

T: The flavor like wise is dominant cherries, alcohol, apples with a tangy sweet sourness. Tart and very smooth with a very quick clean finish.

M: a little thin, light and smooth.

D: A very smooth and silky drink with a great gentle sourness makes for a good desert beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-19-2008 23:54:52 | More by beerthulhu

DrJay

Massachusetts

4.43/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Corked and caged 750mL bottle. There's a slight haze to the deep red/brown colour of this beer. A skim of fine beige bubbles and collar of rocky ones appeared after the pour and clung to the glass in spotty clumps during each sip. Earthy and tart aroma. Notes of tobacco leaf and wood, strawberries, mild acetic acid, sour cherries, and cotton candy. Same traits in the flavour, very well balanced. It finished with berry sweetness and acetic tartness with a dash of musty wood at the end. Medium bodied with smooth, airy carbonation and a lightly astringent dryness. Very easy to drink, even with the tartness present. A solid beer all around.

Serving type: bottle

10-28-2008 00:26:10 | More by DrJay

biegaman

Ontario (Canada)

4.45/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

33cl bottle enjoyed in the wonderful ambiance of 'Los Romanticos' in Brussels. Crowded in both numbers and passion, I sipped this delightfully complex ale while watching the tango dancers, remarking with awe how every motion, every expression was so full of sensuality.

The bartender asked if I wanted it served with grenadine. "Blasphemy!" I yelled at him, slapping the bottle from his hand and spitting on his shoes... no, not really.

No actual head would shape up. Rather than assemble together, amassing what could be a bulk of pristine white foam, each bubble stood on its own, spreading a thin, dotted sea of air pockets. The body is a tawny with mahogany highlights. A deepened, fiery complexion - glowing blood red to the light.

The oak has imparted a nearly overwhelming character. On par are port like notes of cherry and sour grapes. Quite a pleasant bouquet. While it shares notes of figs, dates, and raisins this in no way mimics a quad or Belgian Strong dark. It is fruity and much closer resembles a fine port.

The mouthfeel has a level of sweetness usually only found in artificial treats; it almost feels sticky, like caramel candy. Quite a sensation. While it is incredibly sweet it is in no way cloying. It might remind one of a lambic, but hardly shares the makeup. The oak again is quite apparent and dries out the aftertaste. The yeast introduces such unique character, although it steers far from the sour character of their Grand Cru.

The taste is full of ripened cherries. The flavour captures the taste of ripe cherries so well, leaving strong, luscious fruity notes on the palate. The oak is there too, and certainly compliments the taste, adding depth and enhancing the flavours. Slightly vineous flavours (again, lush cherries and sour grapes). It brings esters to an extreme - what a yeast!

I could see how others may not like it, myself personally however, I found it to be quite a lovely treat. I was quite amazed with it actually; it has such unique character. And even more to its credit, I doubt the one bottle I had was enough to really understand this beer, to fully experience its character. I must revisit.

Serving type: bottle

09-11-2007 02:55:32 | More by biegaman

Brad007

Vermont

4.43/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a dark reddish-brown color with one-finger head. Aroma is nice and sour upfront with fruitiness showing through that's reminiscent of sour apple in some ways. Taste is somewhat sour upfront and fades with a mild pucker towards the back of the throat. Again, it reminds me of sour apple in some ways. Not too sour either. I've never really had many sour ales but I would say that this one is a good introduction to the style it claims to represent. Very drinkable too!

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2007 03:14:58 | More by Brad007

stakem

Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

750ml bottle split with friends. I decided to do a side by side tasting and open this along with the grand cru and also the caractere rogue to analyze the differences in each. Poured into a cervoise, the brew appears an amber with ruby clarity through the middle. A tan finger of head forms atop and slowly fades leaving patchy lace sticking to the glass.

The smell includes mild notes of vinegar and dark fruits like cherry mixed almost with a kiss of something like dark belgian candy sugar. It gives a hint of sweetness to the nose like caramel/vanilla. More dark fruity apple and cherry quality emerge as the glass is swirled.

The taste includes some of the previously described caramel malt, toffee, brown sugar and vanilla. Tart cherry and soft hints of apple cidar vinegar. A very mild tartness brings out fruit that increases in focus as it warms. This is a pleasant integration of caramelized sugar, barrel presence and soft tartness.

This is a medium bodied brew with a modest amount of carbonation. It is very drinkable that is light and refreshing. It would be a very mild and approachable offering for someone who might have had anything similar to this style before. A classic, I couldnt help but think anout the endless array of foods this could be paired with. I'll be picking this up again.

Serving type: bottle

08-21-2012 12:54:10 | More by stakem

Georgiabeer

Georgia

4.1/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Had this on tap at Summits in Snellville, GA a while ago. Poured a ruby red tinted with dark brown. Slight head that faded to a ring. Quite acetic on the nose and with aromas of muscadine grapes, tart currants, and some muskiness as well as vinegar. Taste is similar, and and quite tart on the finish but slightly more mellow up front. There is a nice bitterness that helps temper the acetic qualities as well, and also some tart raspberry throughout. Mouthfeel is smooth and sour, leading this to be quite a refreshing beer. Not as complex as the Grand Cru, but simple and quenching.

Serving type: on-tap

04-30-2008 13:56:52 | More by Georgiabeer

mactrail

California

4.01/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

The color is that distinctive red-amber in the narrow Saxo tulip. A pile of foam, coarse bubbles, and lots of lacing. Aroma is woody, nutty, fruity. A touch of sweetness on the lips and a pleasant sudsy mouthfeel. And at 5.2%, a great quaff! The slight acidity is more like ripe cherries. It's actually less sharp than most IPAs. No hint of hops, apparently. Warm malt and that unique fruity mix.

Why are so many sours so vinegary? What's so wrong about the modest malty sweetness in this stuff? The Rodenbach mix of older and younger beers is so much more drinkable. Anyone curious about the sour styles of the Belgian tradition should try a couple of these.

From the 12 oz bottle in a six-pack bought at Liticker's Liquor & Deli in San Diego for a quite reasonable price. Interesting to discover this brewery is now owned by Palm of Belgium, which makes some hack beers of no distinction at all.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2013 05:15:48 | More by mactrail