Rodenbach Grand Cru - Brouwerij Rodenbach N.V.

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rAvg: 4.29
pDev: 12.82%
Reviews: 903
Hads: 765

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Brouwerij Rodenbach N.V.

Belgium

Style | ABV
Flanders Red Ale | 6.00% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (782), on-tap (116), growler (4), cask (1).

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brewtus

Ohio

4.25/5 rDev -0.9%

02-06-2013 01:28:17 | More by brewtus

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Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5 rDev -0.9%

05-18-2013 13:04:53 | More by Slatetank

Hallertau

Wisconsin

3.75/5 rDev -12.6%

05-18-2013 03:07:36 | More by Hallertau

Blashawright

Texas

4.5/5 rDev +4.9%

05-16-2013 22:34:58 | More by Blashawright

Westuh

Wisconsin

4/5 rDev -6.8%

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GinsuDave

Michigan

4/5 rDev -6.8%

05-16-2013 10:31:46 | More by GinsuDave

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Texas

4.5/5 rDev +4.9%

05-16-2013 06:46:13 | More by Tiernan

deekyn

California

3.5/5 rDev -18.4%

05-16-2013 04:10:50 | More by deekyn

valkyre65

Texas

5/5 rDev +16.6%

05-16-2013 00:04:50 | More by valkyre65

Minnesota

4.65/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

I've had this several times, but this is the first real sit down analysis for me. From the 750ml C&C bottle into my tasting glass. BB 11/06/15

Pours a murky garnet with a tight two finger light khaki head. Solid retention for the style with pretty good lacing.

Tart, but not sour. Picking up a bunch of funky apples, like really ripe apple skins. Characteristic balsamic vinegar. Dome vinous notes, and barrel juice. Bits of oak and even some vanilla. No hops, and no straightforward malts. Wonderfully complex, I could smell this all day.

Slightly tart on the front that quickly blossoms into an array of that funky apple, ripe cherry, and oak. More vanilla than I anticipated. All this with a very nice Belgian candy sweetness that keeps things in check. The sour side of this beer is subdued compared to some of the hardcore guezes and American wilds, but very well balanced between the lactic and acetic. Sourness builds ad this warms, but never overpowers. This is seriously tasty.

A solid medium, with ample carbonation. Finishes dry and clean, with just the right amount of pucker. Superior drinkability, and one of the most refreshing beers I've
had.

Overall this is one of the best Flanders Reds I've had, right up there with Cuvee des Jacobins. This hits the perfect balance of sweet and sour. So layered and complex, I can hardly believe this is just water, barley, hops, and assorted bugs. There are just so many fruit flavors here, and the added vanilla/barrel character just brings it to that next level. The best part is its widely available and cheap relative to the style. I could drink this every day. If you are a fan of sours and haven't tried this one you need to. If you are wondering about trying a sour beer, this is a great place to start. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 06:25:40 | More by Humulus85