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Van Honsebrouck: Bacchus Frambozenbier
This fruit beer is/was brewed by Van Honsebrouck in Ingelmunster, West Flanders, Belgium. It's achieved an overall score of 61.47%. Based on 2 tastings, the average ABV is 5.00%.
A beautifully crafted fruit beer that builds on Van Honsebrouck’s traditional Oud Vlaams Bruin base. Clocking in at around 5% ABV, this raspberry-infused brew is elegantly bottled in a tissue-wrapped 37.5 cl format, a nod to Belgian presentation standards. Inside, you'll find a harmonious blend of the rich, malty brown ale, enlivened by a generous dose of real raspberries, around 12.5% worth of them, adding colour and authenticity.
Pouring a deep amber-red with a creamy, white-topped head, it has an inviting aroma packed with fresh raspberry, blackberry and blueberry alongside just a touch of caramel sweetness . The palate continues this, with medium-full body velvety carbonation, balanced between sweet fruit and gentle tartness, finishing semi-dry and clean, so the raspberry character shines without feeling overly cloying.
The brewery’s care is clear: this is fruit beer taken seriously, not a gimmick. The tart-sweet balance makes it refreshing yet substantial, ideal as an aperitif, paired with creamy cheeses or light desserts, or simply sipped on its own. It’s no surprise this raspberry twist on Oud Bruin earned recognition, including a silver award at the World Beer Awards in 2023.
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Images of This Beer in the Logbooks
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In Book 394 on page 31 (related material: Bacchus Biere aux Framboises Frambozenbier (left side)):
In Book 394 on page 32 (related material: Bacchus Biere aux Framboises Frambozenbier (right side)):
Beer Listing
| Date and Time | Container | Pub/Place and Where | Strength ABV | Colour | Score Components | Score | Descriptive word(s) | Book No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Dec 2007 at 8:15 pm | bottle | (home), Liverpool, Merseyside, England | 5.00 | dark red |
Taste: 94.12% Head: 66.67% Aroma: 100% Ease: 66.67% Clarity: 100% |
60.586% | sour-fruit | 235 |
| 4th Nov 2009 at 12:20 am | bottle | (home), Liverpool, Merseyside, England | 5.00 | dark red |
Taste: 94.12% Head: 66.67% Aroma: 100% Ease: 77.78% Clarity: 100% |
62.356% | raspberries | 316 |
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Other Beers (etc.) by Van Honsebrouck
Apart from Bacchus Frambozenbier, Hop Horizons lists 31 others by Van Honsebrouck. These are:
Bacchus Bacchus Kriekenbier Bacchus Vlaams Oud Bruin Barista Chocolate Quad (Kasteel) Barista Chocolate Quad (Kasteel) (aged 10 years) Brigand (8% version) Brigand (9% version) Brigand IPA Filou K8 Kasteel Blond (7%) Kasteel Cuvée Kasteel Cuvée Du Chateau 2010 Kasteel Donker Kasteel Hoppy Kasteel Rouge Kasteel Rubus Framboise Kasteel Tripel Kasteel Tropical Kriek Vieux Bruges St. Louis Cassis Kir Royal St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition St. Louis Gueuze Lambic St. Louis Kriek St. Louis Premium Cassis St. Louis Premium Faro St. Louis Premium Framboise St. Louis Premium Kriek (aka Tesco Belgian Kriek Bier) St. Louis Premium Pêche St. Louis Pêche Xtra