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Rodenbach 3.54 784

Rodenbach

Percentile
90
overall
Brewed by Brouwerij Rodenbach (Palm)
Style: Sour Ale

Roeselare, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
7843.55/5.03.54/5.05.2%46.7Snifter, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Bottle: Filtered.
A blend of 75% young beer fermented in steel tanks and 25% old beer aged 2 year in large oak casks. Rodenbach bears the proud title of "the most refreshing beer in the world".
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 alobar (1055), Harleysville, Pennsylvania, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Apr 21, 2008  
Pours a ruby hued brown, carbonated with a tan/ off-white foamy head. Aroma of malts and fruit. Taste is fruity/ berries and malts with a mild sour aftertaste. Mild for a sour ale, but very enjoyable.


JazzBeerGuns (3), Denver, Colorado, USA
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3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/516/20
Apr 20, 2008  
While not as enduring as its Grand Cru counterpart, I’ll admit, there are instances in which this more mellow classic is more suitable for the occasion. I suspect it would still age incredibly well, and I’d like to give that a try as soon as I can track a few bottles down here in Colorado (my new home).


 Eructoblaster (1510), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/515/20
Apr 19, 2008  
Bottle - 250ml. Hazy brown/copper body with low carbonation and an average off-white foamy head. Strong malty/hoppy aroma with fruity hints. Taste is sharp and well balanced. It carries sour fruity notes. Ends with a short but sharp sour finish. Good stuff.


 JamesD (198), Centreville, Virginia, USA
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/519/20
Apr 19, 2008    Updated: Dec 28, 2008
I adore this beer. I have a huge affinity for sour things and this beer is like a gift from god. It pours a rich brown, and the aroma is very sour with hints of earthy berries. The flavor is heavenly. Rich, smooth, sour, just the right amount of tartness. Hints of currants, cranberries, and figs permeate the taste of this beer. It has a vinuous character to it, which makes its palate quite complex. If you like sour ales, seek this out.


 darkseduction (206), Zweibrücken, Germany
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/515/20
Apr 19, 2008  
Bottle 25cl. Pours red-brown, no head. Mixture of red fruits, grapes. Champagne-like finish, fizzy, sour. Nice bouqet, a very special beer.


 NobleSquirrel (1121), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Apr 18, 2008  
Very nice deep red body with a dissipating soapy head. Nose is very fruity and cherry like, some spice, some sweet maltiness. Taste is the same, slightly tart, more sweet. similar to NG Belgian Red, oddly enough. Very refreshing.


 larsga (3000), Oslo, Norway
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Apr 17, 2008  
Big beige lasting head. Deep dark red translucent body with carbonation. Sweetish caramelly wooden aroma with acidic notes. Sharpish caramelly wooden taste with spicy, peppery notes. Some residual sweetness. Sour metallic vinuous aftertaste lasts forever. Very nice, and more drinkable than the cru. (0.25l bottle shared with gr0ve.)


 FatPhil (3483), Espoo, Finland
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Apr 14, 2008  
250ml bottle (BelgianShop) 5.2%
Deep reddy brown, small loose beige head. Rich sharp fruity, berry, and grapey winey aroma. Pleasant carbonation, but does feel a little watery in the mouth. Subtle sourness, woody, some harsh spiky ester peak accompanies that woodiness. Softly apple grape/raisin fruity component too. Finish is sweet malt and a little sourness, but leaves me wanting more.



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