Flanders red ale
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Beer styles”.
Explanation
Tart, reddish-brown beer from West Flanders that matures for a long time in large oak vats called foeders. Lactic acid bacteria and wild yeasts give it a wine-like acidity with notes of cherries and plums. The best-known example is Rodenbach from Roeselare. Typical: 4.6–6.5 % ABV, 10–25 IBU.
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What does Flanders red ale mature in?
- Clay jars
- Large oak vats called foeders
- Steel tanks
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Correct: Large oak vats called foeders. Lactic acid bacteria and wild yeasts give it a wine-like acidity. The best known comes from Rodenbach.
Which country does the beer style “Flanders red ale” come from?
- Belgium
- Slovenia
- Spain
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Correct: Belgium. Tart, reddish-brown beer from West Flanders that matures for a long time in large oak vats called foeders.
In which country is “Roeselare”?
- Belgium
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
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Correct: Belgium. The Rodenbach brewery (since 1821) matures its Flanders red ale in huge oak vats called foeders, which fill an entire hall.