Beer Advocate - 4.18/5
Untappd - 4.07/5
23B. Flanders Red Ale
A sour, fruity, red wine-like Belgianstyle ale with interesting supportive malt flavors and fruit complexity. The dry finish and tannin completes the mental image of a fine red wine.
Purchased from Tavour - Hails from Vichte, Belgium.
So I have this thing against the Flanders Red style. I had a bad experience once and for some reason or another, I couldn't let it go. I vowed to never again, try another Flanders Red. Tavour then offered up this particular ale and I ended up with it...without realizing that it was indeed a Flanders Red. I guess it's time to find out what I though...On to the review!
Appearance: The coloring of the brew is that of a lighter Pinot Noir but not quite a Rosé. The head is, of course, the coloring of a Rosé. Looks inviting. 8.6
Aroma: An inviting tart aroma that has notes of cherry and chocolate with an earthiness. Maybe from the oak casks. 8
Flavor: The tartness of the cherry combined with the loveliness of the chocolate is quite delicious. Has a touch of oak and vanilla. 8.2
Mouthfeel: Light and crisp with a the perfect, light carbonation. Has a nice, dry finish. 8
Overall: Huh. I guess I shouldn't base an entire style of beer on just one sample. This Flanders Red Ale was delicious and I wish I had another right now. I am curious as to how the regular Duchesse (without the chocolate cherry part) would mingle with my taste buds. If I can find it, I will give it a go. 8.2
Matt's mark: 4.1/5
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