Hoegaarden De Verboden Vrucht, or Forbidden Fruit, is a Belgian Strong Dark Ale known for its rich and complex flavor profile. This intense, complex ale boasts an 8.5% ABV. It pours a warm amber color, releasing aromas of dark fruits, orange peel, and coriander, leading to a taste profile that is both fruity and sweet, with a distinct, dry, tobacco-like finish.
The Forbidden Fruit is traditionally brewed with a blend of dark malts and flavored with spices, undergoing a slow second fermentation in the bottle. This meticulous process ensures the beer matures into a delicious tasting beverage, presenting a complex flavor that beautifully balances sweet and dry notes. The beer is further characterized by its dark red appearance, softly sweet profile, and full-bodied mouthfeel, flavored with spices, hinting at its mythical allure reminiscent of the forbidden fruit.
The Hoegaarden Brewery, based in Belgium, has a long history dating back to 1445, with a reputation for producing a variety of unique beers. De Verboden Vrucht is one of the distinct types offered by the brewery, alongside other well-known brews like the original Hoegaarden wheat beer.
The beer's rich, spicy, and fruity profile pairs well with hearty meats, aged cheeses, and rich desserts that can complement its complexity and depth.
Producer
Brouwerij Hoegaarden
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Hoegaarden De Verboden Vrucht, or Forbidden Fruit, is a Belgian Strong Dark Ale known for its rich and complex flavor profile. This intense, complex ale boasts an 8.5% ABV. It pours a warm amber color, releasing aromas of dark fruits, orange peel, and coriander, leading to a taste profile that is both fruity and sweet, with a distinct, dry, tobacco-like finish.
The Forbidden Fruit is traditionally brewed with a blend of dark malts and flavored with spices, undergoing a slow second fermentation in the bottle. This meticulous process ensures the beer matures into a delicious tasting beverage, presenting a complex flavor that beautifully balances sweet and dry notes. The beer is further characterized by its dark red appearance, softly sweet profile, and full-bodied mouthfeel, flavored with spices, hinting at its mythical allure reminiscent of the forbidden fruit.
The Hoegaarden Brewery, based in Belgium, has a long history dating back to 1445, with a reputation for producing a variety of unique beers. De Verboden Vrucht is one of the distinct types offered by the brewery, alongside other well-known brews like the original Hoegaarden wheat beer.
The beer's rich, spicy, and fruity profile pairs well with hearty meats, aged cheeses, and rich desserts that can complement its complexity and depth.
Style
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Producer
Brouwerij Hoegaarden
Country
Belgium
Bitterness (IBU)
25
Untappd Rating
3.49
ABV
8.5%
Nose
A blend of dark fruits, orange peel, and coriander, with roasted malt undertones.
Palate
Sweet and intense, featuring flavors of caramel, chocolate, and fruits like strawberry and banana, balanced with spice.
Finish
A dry and slightly spicy finish, with a lingering hop bitterness and notes of dried fruits.
Can or Bottle
Bottle
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