Rodenbach (brewery)

History

To go back to the origins of the Rodenbach family, it is necessary for us to go to Andernach, on banks of the the Rhine. With the the Middle Ages the knight " von Rodenbach" there lived in a castle - of which there remain nothing any more but ruins today - some share in the wood of Odenwald in the Grand-duché of Hesse. Rodenbach of Roulers are descendants of this German knight.

It is with Roulers, in the middle of the Flanders-Western , that draw up themselves, on banks of the Mandel, the buildings of the Rodenbach brewery, which extend on more than three hectares.

This beer is a true monument of the Belgian brewery inheritance. It is in 1820 that Alexander Rodenbach acquires a small brewery with Roulers. The business, remained in the hands of the same family during decades lost its independence in 1998, date of its repurchase by Palm. For as much, the tradition is respected, the material was mainly preserved and in particular the famous lightnings of oak. One counts 300 of them of which some have been on the spot for more than 150 years! It is in these lightnings that the beer matures during two years and who confers to him his so particular taste like his color. The yeast, whose stocks are those of the beginning of the brewery contributes to it too. It is a particular beer, very original, surprising, which one likes or which one hates…

Manufacture

Rodenbach is elaborate starting from several varieties of malts resulting from barleys of winter and spring. Beer of high fermentation, Rodenbach is resulting from mixtures of young and old beers. Sugar contribution at the time of the setting out of bottle.

Young Rodenbach is mixed with Rodenbach which aged in barrels in oak during at least 2 years. The enormous quantities of Rodenbach old woman, stored out of barrels of oak, in the freshness of the cellars which extend as far as the eye can see are followed very attentively in their development. This brown ale with the scintillating reflections, rich in savor and flavor, which naturally matured will be mixed with Rodenbach young person.

The solemn moment where the Master-taster and his collaborators declare the brunette vigorous, full with natural charms, ready with consumption arrived.

Various productions of the brewery

Rodenbach Classique is a beer made up of 75% of young beer. It is very refreshing, fruity, bitter-sweet and has notes of oak. It raises a splendid red dress brown. Its volume of alcohol is of 4,6%.

Rodenbach Great wine is a vintage comprising of the pure beer (which is thus not used to be crossed). It has an intense taste and more body than Rodenbach. Its volume of alcohol is of 4,1%

Very recent in the world of beer, Redbach is a Kriek which does not cease however impressing the taster skeptic compared to certain fruity beers which currently flood the market of Belgian beer. Its composition: of traditional Rodenbach to which cherry (proportion is added: 25%). It has a dark red color and a pink foam. Its taste soft and is well balanced. Volume of alcohol: 3,5%.

Rodenbach Alexander is an alternative of Rodenbach Classique. Cherry keys there are found. This beer was created at the time of the 150e birthday of the brewery and its name pays homage to the creator of the brewery, Alexander Rodenbach. Volume of alcohol: 5,2%. (stopped production).

Tasting

Rodenbach that you offer… be used it preferably for a temperature ranging between 8 and 12°C (according to the season and the preferences). Rodenbach wakes up the papillae, it is the least which one can say with his notes bitter-sweet, prickly. Its beautiful red color reveals fruity flavors. It is a very typified beer, refreshing. It will accompany very well the seafood on your tables by festivals. Serve it as it should be, with pink shrimps. You can also cut it with grenadine, a treat…

External bonds

the official site of the brewery
the site of Palm, head office of Rodenbach

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