Belgian brewery Rodenbach launches cherry-flavoured beer
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Belgian craft brewery Rodenbach has made its cherry-flavoured craft beer, Fruitage, available in Australia.
The beer is made from a blend of ripened and aged ale, young ale, and 7 per cent cherries, processed through “meticulous” fermentation.
“The main fermentation and warm maturation occur with top-fermenting yeasts at ambient temperatures between 15 to 25 Celsius,” explained the brewery.
“Secondary fermentation takes place over a two-year maturation period in oak casks, facilitated by bacterial flora and wild yeasts present in the oak.”
These microorganisms initially produce organic acids, which are then transformed into fruity esters, giving Fruitage its distinct, vibrant taste.
Rodenbach Fruitage is available in Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores nationwide at an RRP of $17 for a four-pack and $84.99 for a case.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which stores in Australia will stock Rodenbach Fruitage beer?
Which stores in Australia will stock Rodenbach Fruitage beer?
Rodenbach Fruitage is available nationwide in Australia through Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores. These retailers are stocking both four-packs and full cases of the cherry-flavoured beer.
Q.What is the recommended retail price for Rodenbach Fruitage?
What is the recommended retail price for Rodenbach Fruitage?
A four-pack of Rodenbach Fruitage has a recommended retail price (RRP) of $17. A full case of the beer is priced at an RRP of $84.99.
Q.How long does the secondary fermentation process for Fruitage take?
How long does the secondary fermentation process for Fruitage take?
Secondary fermentation for Rodenbach Fruitage takes place over a two-year maturation period. This process occurs in oak casks, utilising bacterial flora and wild yeasts present in the wood.
Q.What percentage of cherries is used in Rodenbach Fruitage?
What percentage of cherries is used in Rodenbach Fruitage?
Rodenbach Fruitage is made with a 7 per cent cherry content. These cherries are processed as part of a meticulous fermentation method involving both ripened and aged ale, and young ale.
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