kasteel rouge

Cherries in beer are hard to imagine for the traditional palate of German beer lovers, but in Belgium this combination is a real classic. For centuries, the fine tartness of our favorite drink has been combined with the summery sweetness and wonderful freshness of the red fruits. Kriek is arguably the most well-known style of beer featuring cherries, but the Belgian beer landscape has a few other variants to offer.

One of them comes from Kasteel Brouwerij Van Honsebrouk. In addition to a fine dark beer, their Kasteel range also has a brew with cherries. Kasteel Rouge combines the aromas of Kasteel Donker with cherries: toffee, freshly brewed mocha, roasted malt and smooth milk chocolate meet the fruity acidity and juicy sweetness of stone fruit on the palate. The cherry runs like a red thread through the enjoyment of beer and cuts a fine figure from the first impression to the last sip. It is responsible for the seductive fragrance, the unique taste and the beautiful appearance. Kasteel Rouge presents itself in a deep red ruby tone in the glass and is crowned with an impressive amount of pink foam.

Cherry cake, cherry jam, pickled cherries, compote, wine, juice and straight from the tree — we love cherries in every form and are delighted that the cheeky little fruit also plays a role in the world of beer.