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Rodenbach Grand Cru 3.83 1193

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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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
11933.84/5.03.83/5.06%81.8Snifter, 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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douqep (8), USA
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4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/59/105/519/20
Mar 19, 2008  
Like others have said, much like a tart wine. More like a marinade in my opinion. There is truly nothing like it. Haven’t had this in years do to lack of import but I hear one can get it again. One of my favorites.


 crowderm (285), Recklinghausen, Germany
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Mar 18, 2008    Updated: Oct 30, 2008
On tap. Does not really smell or taste like beer. Huge winey nose, followed by a huge winey flavor. Very interesting all around, but I cant say I would drink this on a regular basis. *** This beer is far better the second time around. Makes me think something was wrong with the first bottle I had. Rasberry, cherries, citrus, red wine, wood. Sharp, but nicely balanced. A very good beer.


 hoplover406 (204), Crofton, Maryland, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/57/104/516/20
Mar 14, 2008  
Big bottle. I think I’ve had this for the better part of a year....hope it’s good. Pour: Nut brown and ruby. Small white head. Aroma is very vinous at first then quickly changed to a fruity oakiness. Smells awesome! Taste is tart like a champagne. Lively carbonation with a dry finish. Delicious!


 maniac (2697), Richmond, Virginia, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Mar 14, 2008  
Very slightly hazy red body with a small white head. Sweet fruity aroma, slightly tart. Slightly tart flavor, some fruit and hints of oak. Medium body with moderately high carbonation and a smooth but tart finish.


 pantanap (1374), Chicago, Illinois, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Mar 14, 2008  
750ml bottle from a trade...... pours a deep amber red with a thin off white head..... aroma was vinegar, tart cherry, and sweeter wooden and almost brandy-ish notes.... flavors of sweet cherries, tannins, and woody notes....can’t say much more about this one. all around awesome sour ale.


 corby112 (782), philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/515/20
Mar 13, 2008  
Pours a very dark amber color with a foamy off-white head. Very sour fruity aroma with hints of oak and vanilla. Intensely tart and acidic with a nice amount of sour cherry as well as oak and vanilla. Very sour with a puckering dry finish.


 dmac (1507), Toms River, New Jersey, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 10, 2008  
Bottle at Atlantic City Beerfest. Wow is this some super sour stuff. Flavor is intensely sour and definitely not for everyone. Either you will love it or hate it. Mark me down under the I love it catagory.


 durhambeer (1240), Durham, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 8, 2008  
Very drinkable, and I appreciate the lighter alcohol content. Dark amber pour and generous and lasting tan head. Nice aromas of sour cherries and vanilla oaky earthiness. Mouth-puckeringly dry, almost vinegary (but in a good way) finish. This is quite tasty.



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