2 Ratings

De Kromme Haring Red Snapper

Name: De Kromme Haring Red Snapper
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6a1011731603dac62fc16382
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)

De Kromme Haring Red Snapper is a sophisticated Flanders Red Ale that balances sharp acidity with deep, vinous complexity. The sensory profile is led by a vibrant bouquet of black cherries, red currants, and plums, underpinned by toasty malt notes that offer hints of chocolate and soft vanilla. This 6% ABV ale demonstrates a masterful interplay between prickly lactic tartness and a structured, wood-aged depth. On the palate, the fruit intensity remains high, supported by oak-derived tannins that evoke the character of a vintage red wine. The experience concludes with a crisp, dry finish, leaving a lingering, elegant tartness that is refreshing yet remarkably complex.

Appearance. Deep burgundy to reddish-brown (14–17 SRM) with excellent clarity. It supports a persistent, fine-textured pale tan head that exhibits moderate lacing.

Aroma. High intensity fruity-sour profile featuring sharp black cherry, red currant, and plum. Toasty malt provides a solid base with subtle notes of vanilla and dark chocolate. A clean lactic acidity is dominant, accompanied by a very low, well-integrated acetic tang and no hop aroma.

Taste. Initial impression is a bright, prickly sourness followed by intense flavors of tart cherry and orange peel. The malt character is moderately-high and toasty-rich, providing a soft sweetness to balance the acid. Bitterness is very low, with tannins providing structural balance. The finish is crisp and dry with a lingering, wine-like fruitiness.

Mouthfeel. Medium-bodied with a structured mouthfeel enhanced by wood-derived tannins. Carbonation is moderate, providing a lively prickliness on the tongue. Low astringency and a subtle, integrated alcoholic warmth contribute to a deceivingly light and refreshing finish.

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