Belgian craft brewery Rodenbach has made its cherry-flavoured craft beer, Fruitage, obtainable in Australia.
The beer is comprised of a mix of ripened and aged ale, younger ale, and seven per cent cherries, processed via “meticulous” fermentation.
“The principle fermentation and heat maturation happen with top-fermenting yeasts at ambient temperatures between 15 to 25 Celsius,” defined the brewery.
“Secondary fermentation takes place over a two-year maturation interval in oak casks, facilitated by bacterial flora and wild yeasts current within the oak.”
These microorganisms initially produce natural acids, that are then reworked into fruity esters, giving Fruitage its distinct, vibrant style.
Rodenbach Fruitage is obtainable in Dan Murphy’s and BWS shops nationwide at an RRP of $17 for a four-pack and $84.99 for a case.