Flanders, Belgium
Rodenbach
Roeselare brewery maturing beer in hundreds of large oak foeders, and the reference producer for Flanders red.
Why it matters
Its foeder hall is among the largest wooden maturation operations in brewing, and its blending of young and aged beer defines the Flemish sour tradition.
Details
| Founded | 1821 |
|---|---|
| Where | Flanders, Belgium |
| Status | Operating |
| Ownership | Part of the Palm group, itself acquired by Swinkels, as understood at the review date. Recorded 2026-08-16; ownership changes without announcement. |
Reference beers
- Rodenbach Classic
The everyday Flanders red: a blend of young beer and foeder-aged beer, with the young beer dominant.
- Rodenbach Grand Cru
A blend weighted heavily toward foeder-aged beer, and the reference example of Flanders red — sour cherry, balsamic and oak.
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Styles it is associated with
- Flanders red ale — A deep red sour ale matured for years in oak foeders, balancing sharp acidity against dark fruit and a vinous depth.
Traditions
- Flemish aged and blended sour brewing — The red and brown sour ales of Flanders, matured for a year or more in large oak foeders and blended to balance.
Other breweries in Belgium
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Last reviewed 2026-08-16.