BROUWERIJ RODENBACH - CARACTÈRE ROUGE (sour ale)

Brewery: Brouwerij Rodenbach

Style: Sour Flanders Red Ale

Size: 750ml Bottle

Origin: Roeselare, Belgium

ABV: 7%

IBU: 8

Rodenbach Caractere Rouge was developed in 2011 in collaboration with top chef Viki Geunes (2 Michelin stars). This exclusive beer is created by adding an extra six months' fermenting maceration with cherries, raspberries and cranberries to beer that has already undergone two years' maturation in oak casks. The result is an exceptionally unique ale. Rodenbach Caractere Rouge is vinous with a very complex, fruity nose of raspberry and cherry combined with notes of wood and caramel. The undertone consists of an aroma of violets, leather and a hint of tobacco. The taste is rather sour but exceptionally pure. With its long, clean aftertaste and its unique combination of delicacy and strength, Rodenbach Caractere Rouge is reminiscent of a crisp Burgundy wine. This noble beer is unique and exclusive. In his restaurant 't Zilte, Viki Geunes combines this willful beer with his sophisticated gastronomic creations.