Rodenbach Grand Cru

[davesarman]

Aroma strikes from an arms length away! Dark cherries. The kind with the stones left in and maybe out in the sun a bit too long...but this is a good thing! Vanilla, oak, perfumey floralness...sublime and complex nose. Color is a gorgeous ruby red, with slightly brownish tones. Carbonation is light and a tan head forms but fades fast. A nice dense ring sticks to the sides of the glass however. This beer begs to be tasted! Tart, acidic, puckering taste at first. Sharp fruitiness in the middle. A mesmorizing combination of flavors combine at the end. Oak, cherries, a little alcohol. This is a refreshing, spring time beer that is wonderful when sipped on a sunny day outside on your deck! One of the world's greats! Thanks for the trade Chazwicke!

[chazwicke]

And It used to be even better. I am convinced that they somehow changed this beer and although still an excellent beer it seems as if it lacks a bit of its former self. Have you tried the Cantillons or if you can find any Oude Beersel?

[davesarman]

Originally posted by chazwicke
Have you tried the Cantillons or if you can find any Oude Beersel?

I have not had Cantillons, although I almost picked some up at the paint store this weekend. I have had Oude Beersel before, but it was some time ago. I remember it being quite remarkable though. So many Belgians....so little time.... :p

[Beaver]

Originally posted by chazwicke
And It used to be even better. I am convinced that they somehow changed this beer and although still an excellent beer it seems as if it lacks a bit of its former self. Have you tried the Cantillons or if you can find any Oude Beersel?

Maybe that has to do with their brewmaster leaving to run NewBelgium a while back?

[Herb Ninja]

Rodenbach Grand Cru is great. I found it at a hostel/bar in this small Belgian town for 1.30-Euro. Tasty beer. :) Peace, HN-