Flanders Red Ale

Flanders Red Ale is a complex, sour Belgian beer style characterized by its deep red color and distinctive acidic, fruity profile with notes of cherries, plums, and wine-like tannins. Traditionally aged in oak barrels for up to two years, the style undergoes mixed fermentation with brewer's yeast, lactic acid bacteria, and Brettanomyces, creating a balanced blend of sweet and sour flavors. It originated in West Flanders, with Rodenbach being the most famous producer, and typically uses Vienna and Munich malts along with maize to lighten the body.