Rodenbach is the unique Flanders Red-Brown Beer, accredited as a “traditional local product”. Mixed main fermentation and maturation in oak casks (“foeders”) give it the same sweet-sour flavour and complex fruitiness as wine.
Rodenbach is composed of three-quarters young beer and one-quarter beer matured for two years in oak. Rodenbach is very refreshing and stimulates the appetite – the perfect aperitif!
A legendary statement by Michael Jackson (1984): “The most refreshing beer in the world”
Stujago –
To be honest I really shouldn’t like this beer. It has some similarities to cider and I’m not an Orval fan… But I love it!!! A lovely sour taste which is fruity and acidic but very drinkable. Reinforces the brewing reputation of Belgium!
Kristin –
Not overly sour, so a nice entrance beer to sours, if you are not used to them this is a good beer to start. Nice mouthfeel, pleasant beer
Rebecca Hampson –
I love this beer, The best cherry beer I’ve had. Just the right amount of tang.
Adam Randall –
A famous classic but now tasting a little watery and underpowered compared to other Flemish browns. But it’s pleasant enough – gently sweet/sour with a little bit of woodiness. A thirst quencher rather than a beer to savour.
Tony –
An okay taste,but as mentioned by another review it seems a bit watery and weak.
Beerdrinker –
Very interesting style of beer – fruity and sour, reminds me of red wine
Mark Charrington –
In my glass red brown has a minimal head The aromas are fruity wine vinegar with no funk My palate detects sour oaky plums gooseberry faint sweet cherry. Sipping it with my curry bought a smile to my face this is a very special beer. That said it is a sour so may not be to everyone’s taste