I am Rodenbach Classic — the original Flemish red-brown ale, aged in oak and steeped in tradition.
For generations, I’ve been the benchmark for Belgian sour ales. My story begins with a masterful blend: part fresh beer, part matured ale that’s spent two patient years in oak casks. That wood imparts more than just flavour — it’s my soul. A whisper of tannin, a touch of acidity, and a heritage that lingers with every sip.
On the palate, I’m a graceful interplay of caramelized malt, tart cherries, and dark fruit — sweet and sour in perfect Flemish harmony. Light, refreshing, and complex as a fine wine, I pair beautifully with shrimp in tomato, roast poultry, red fruits, or even a silky crème brûlée. If you’ve never met a sour ale you loved, allow me to change that.
• World Beer Awards - Silver Medal 2022, Gold Medal 2021, Bronze Medal 2015
• European Beer Star Awards - Silver Medal 2023, Bronze Medal 2022
• Asia Beer Challenge - Gold Medal 2020
• Australian International Beer Awards - Silver Medal 2019
• Brussels Beer Challenge - Silver Medal 2017, Bronze Medal 2016, 2014, 2013, Silver Medal 2012
• Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival - Gold Medal 2012, 2010, 2009
• Wine Enthusiast Magazine - 91 Points
• Tastings by the Beverage Testing Institute - 90 Points
• "1,001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die" Book by Adrian Tierney Jones - #386
• Men's Journal Magazine - One of the "50 Best Beers in the World"
Founded almost 200 years ago, the Rodenbach is a legendary Belgian family brewery that specialises in oak-aged, mixed-fermentation ales. The brewery was established by Pedro Rodenbach and his wife in 1821, but it was only until their grandson Eugène that Rodenbach started to produce the high-quality, unique, and flavourful beers we know today. The brewery has often been credited for popularising the Belgian sour beer - which is what it’s best known for. Rodenbach’s sours are not only highly-regarded by beer enthusiasts, but they are also constantly snatching up multiple beer awards and accolades!
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