Flanders Red Ale

Flanders Red Ale is an Belgian and French Ale beer style. It typically presents as copper to very dark. SRM/EBC color values can be misleading because the red spectrum of color is not accurately assessed by these measurement systems.. Roasted malt aromas and flavors including cocoa are acceptable at low levels. A very low level of malt sweetness may be present and balanced by acidity from Lactobacillus . Not present.

Notes: Oaky or woody flavors may be pleasantly integrated. Flavors of wine or distilled spirits associated with used barrels should not be present. Bottle conditioned versions are often a blend of old and young beer to create the brewer’s intended flavor balance.

ABV: 4.8%-6.6%
IBU: 5-18
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 12-25
OG: 1.044-1.056
FG: 1.008-1.016

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:4.8%-6.6%

ABW:3.8%-5.2%

IBU:5-18

Perceived Bitterness:

Very low to medium-low, though acidity and wood aging (if used) may mask higher bitterness levels.

Color & Appearance

Color:

Copper to very dark. SRM/EBC color values can be misleading because the red spectrum of color is not accurately assessed by these measurement systems.

SRM:12-25

EBC:24-50

Clarity:

Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Some versions may be more highly carbonated. Bottle conditioned versions may appear cloudy when served.

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.044-1.056

Original Gravity °P:11-13.8

Final Gravity:1.008-1.016

Final Gravity °P:2.1-4.1

Body:

Low to medium-low with a refreshing mouthfeel

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Roasted malt aromas and flavors including cocoa are acceptable at low levels. A very low level of malt sweetness may be present and balanced by acidity from Lactobacillus .

Hop Profile:

Not present

Fermentation Character:

Brettanomyces -produced aromas and flavors should be absent or very low. Fruity esters expressed as cherry or green apple attributes are apparent. Overall flavor of Oud Bruin is fundamentally characterized by low to high lactic sourness. Many versions express very low to medium acetic sourness and aroma; acetic sourness may also be absent.

Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association beer style guidelines.

No beers have been reviewed in this style.