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Introduction
Oud Bruin, also known as Flanders Brown, is a style of beer originating from the Flemish region of Belgium. The name refers to the long aging process, which is generally up to a year and involves a secondary fer- mentation. The resulting brew has a maltier character than a Flanders Red, with toffee, caramel or chocolate notes on the nose and palate. Some refer to Oud Bruin as the “sherry of beer”. It is warm-aged in stainless steel vessels (versus oak for Flanders Red) and usually uses a cultured yeast and bacteria, since stainless does not harbour the wild organisms that wood does. An exceptional Canadian example of a very difficult-to-brew Belgian style ale. Very traditional, rustic and well executed, this beer drinks well now and would cellar nicely for some time to come.
How it looks
A garnet-red beer that darkens towards the centre with a big, beige head that falls away leaving little to no lacing.
How it smells
The nose starts with a blast of fruity, acidic notes of sour cherry, grape skins and balsamic vinegar that come through in a bright manner. Brown sugar follows with some wet wood, leather and grassiness which lend warm earthy aromas.
How it tastes
Black cherries mixed with toasted sugar and dark fruit notes of plum and figs are dominant on the palate with a fleshy and refined oak sweetness cutting through the middle. As it warms, more fruit shows itself with layers of cherries, cranberries, fresh strawberries and event bitter orange peels making an appearance. It develops more grassy, earthy character towards mid-palate with some very light leather and funk and just a hint of unsweetened bakers chocolate. This medium-bodied beer has plenty of carbonation and finishes light and lively with tannic-acidic linger and some fruity remnants.
Recommended food pairing
The acidity and fruit notes in this beer make it a wonderful accompaniment to Camembert and Fontina cheese.