Rodenbach Alexander

Formerly brewed at Brouwerij Rodenbach (Palm)
Style: Sour Ale
Roeselare, Belgium

oooh. no surprise to find lots of cherry in there and a bit of chocolate too

Thanks for sharing, iowaherkeye as he knew I have been wanting to try this one for a long time. A yellowish khaki head tops a reddish brown body. The aroma was sour lemons with some cherries and bread crust. The taste was initially tart cherries with some light pancake syrup notes. There was also a little bit of caramel as this began to get sweeter. This is definitely a desert beer and best sampled in smaller quantities. I prefer the Grand Cru as it is more sour.

Hugely fruity aroma. Noticeable sourness. Murky brown with red tones. Sweet roasted balsamic flavour. Mouthfeel is fairly still but enjoyable. Has a farmhouse cider-like feel to it. Bottle (enjoyed with MartinT, mr_kimchee, Oakes and Rastacouere).

Murky reddish brown hue with fading white head and some lace. Aroma hints of tart cherries, leather and barnyard yeast esters, raisin bran, and light caramel malts. The taste starts with sour cherry and is supported by a spicy nature. The finish displays a woody and mildly vinous character with surprising sweeter aftertaste. This medium-bodied beer has a light syrup and smooth mouthfeel yet is aggressive and lively on the front of the tongue. Nice! The sweet finish makes this a drinkable sour ale, unlike some in the genre. The oak is not too dominate and allows the yeast characters to shine. Well done indeed and recommended.

Bottle at Hillsborough in Shefield with Breakfast ... HUGE thanks to Nightfall for this ...Nice deep fruit ... little barnyasr and plum in nose ... very soft ... very fruity ... little malt and big cherry linger... easy and tasty ... little sourness

Bottle. Low white and quickly disappearing head. Hazy red body. Aroma of vinegar and berries. Complex flavor of raspberries and cherries sweet and yet a bit sour without too much bitterness. Pleasant and round. Could get addicted to it.

Pours a hazy dark copper with a reddish tint. Aroma of tart cherry, oak, and even a little alcohol (which surprised me sine this is only 6%). Flavor was tart and fruity. Mostly cherry again. This almost had two distinct layers. One dry and woody and the other sweet and fruity. So it seems like it is about to give a dry finish but then conitnues on we a sweet soft tanginess. The finish is very light, soft, and silky.

A very pleasant surprise from BDR for sharing this rarity. From 250 ml bottle pours a hazy burnt copper amber brew with a fast dissolving off-white head that leaves behind a swirly film. Aroma of cherries, dark pitted fruits, figs, brown sugar, and a touch of vanilla. Taste is smooth, medium bodied, very little carbonation with flavors of light caramel malt, semi-sweet cherries, brown sugar and a touch of banana liqueur. Finish is a little more towards the sweet side from the extra bottle conditioning and aging which makes this sour remarkable. Thanks for the share!