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Brouwerij Verhaeghe • West Flanders Belgium
A decadent twist on the classic Flanders Red Ale. Brewed with Belgian chocolate and cherries, this beer balances the tart, balsamic character of the base ale with rich, sweet chocolate and fruity cherry notes.
Fruity, tart and refreshing, with notes of chocolate, cherry, balsamic, finishing rich and sweet.
Serve at 6-8°C in a lambic glass to maintain a generous head and let the aromas bloom.
6-8°C
Style-based profile from ABV, style & tasting notes.
Best fresh. Enjoy while lively; little to gain from cellaring.
"An ultimate dessert beer. Pairs exceptionally well with Black Forest cake, chocolate mousse, or vanilla ice cream."
Cook this: a dark Belgian chocolate tart or speculoos.
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A dependable shelf staple.
A decadent twist on the classic Flanders Red Ale. Brewed with Belgian chocolate and cherries, this beer balances the tart, balsamic character of the base ale with rich, sweet chocolate and fruity cherry notes.
A modern dessert-style variation on Verhaeghe's oak-aged Duchesse de Bourgogne Flanders red, layering chocolate and cherry over the tart, wine-like base.
On the Belgian Fruit Ale style, Stronger, often rich ales infused with fruits like cherries or raspberries, offering a balance of malt sweetness, fruit character, and warming alcohol.
Explore the Belgian Fruit Ale guide Source: RateBeer
A slender, tapered glass that shows off the bright effervescence and tart, funky bouquet of spontaneously-fermented lambics, gueuze and fruit ales.
Serve well-chilled
Cool tempers the sharp acidity
Pour gently
Preserve the champagne-like bead
Keep a lacy collar
A thin head carries the funk
Sip slowly
Let the sourness unfold on the palate
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Brouwerij Verhaeghe
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Pour it into a lambic glass, served around 6-8°C, and let its aromatics open before the first sip. Enjoy it fresh and lively; there is little to gain from waiting.
Brother Anselm, cellarmaster
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