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Rodenbach Grand Cru

Percentile
98
overall
Brewed by Brouwerij Rodenbach (Palm)
Style: Sour Ale

Roeselare, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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11823.84/5.03.83/5.06%81.9Snifter, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Bottle: Filtered.
A blend of 1/3 young beer and 2/3 of beer aged 2 years in large oak vats. The more important proportion of oak matured beer contributes to its fruity taste, complexity and intensity. The finish is worthy of a great wine.
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 OSLO (826), Perth, Australia
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/515/20
Oct 6, 2007    Updated: Jun 6, 2008
[Bottle] Pours dark amber with a light tan head. Very solid aroma, but doesn’t set itself apart from the pack with anything special (aside from some acetone). Taste is sour (although not overly so as with some) with a little cherry and acetone again. A little thin. Aside from the acetone, it isn’t bad stuff.


 joebrew (608), Farewell Minny; Hello Puyallup, Washington, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Oct 6, 2007  
Pours a nice deep reddish hued dark brown. Very tart cherry on the nose with a hint of brown sugar and barnyardy like earthy funk. Great tart bite on the front palate that leads to a good dose of ripe cheeries, and is finished with the earthiness. Great beer!


hagar70 (2), Den Helder, Netherlands
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Oct 5, 2007  
The best alternative for the Rodenbach Alexander. Even beter after the BestBeforDate


 KAF (441), Coralville, Iowa, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/104/517/20
Oct 5, 2007    Updated: Feb 5, 2008
Almost ruby or deep red in color. Cherry in aroma as you give it a swirl. Not overly sour but kind of like a dessert wine in mouth feel. Very nice beer.


 DerBiermeister (512), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Oct 3, 2007  
This beer is great. Its palate is complex with sour notes, its flavour is robust and yet crisp, its appearance is gorgeous, and overall a tasty delight.


 decaturstevo (1985), decatur, Tennessee, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Sep 30, 2007  
A deep red brown pour with a light off white head. An aroma that is very fruity it reminds me of cherries. A tartness that I really enjoy. Cherries come through in the flavor as well. A bit over the top on the carboantion even for the style but the palate overall is solid and rich. Overall an excellent beer that I’’ve waited too long to try.


 Driftwood6 (214), USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/518/20
Sep 29, 2007  
On tap at Map Room, Chicago. Tasted very fresh and just outstanding. Highly carbonated-- kind of fizzy-- reminded me a little of champagne mouth feel. Not overly sour and a very clean after taste. I drank this after several other big Belgian and IPA beers, so I can’t really comment on the subtle flavors. It was the perfect beer to finish off a great Friday night in Chicago.


 Carlus12 (361), London, Greater London, England
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/516/20
Sep 28, 2007  
Bottle. Pours deep red / ruby with brownish head. Aroma is vinegary / sour at first but this quickly changes as the fruit, especially cherry quickly comes through. Taste is sharp and malty with woody / fruity / acidic. This ale is very well balanced and is a joy to drink.



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