The iconic Rodenbach brewery have launched the first of a range of beers re-examining the classic Flanders Red. First up, they have aged their Grand Cru in a foeder for ten years. The wood character has been intensified, but through the
ageing some of the organic flavours have been enhanced too. More ripe red fruit and candied apple notes balance out the inherent almost balsamic acidity.
Rudi Ghequire, Rodenbach’s brewmaster, says “What happens if, instead of the standard 18 months, we age our Grand Cru for 10 years? The answer is the very first edition of Rodenbach Evolved. A celebration of our iconic Grand Cru that surprises you with its subtlety and complexity. Thanks to the exceptionally long maturation in oak cask no. 95, the beer has an even more pronounced wood character. The natural flavors of sour cherry, green apple, leather, oak and red fruit developed during the aging process are of sensational purity. Rodenbach Evolved Grand Cru 10 years matured is the ultimate proof that Flemish Red Brown has unparalleled aging possibilities. A beer that you really have to taste.”