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Flanders Red Ale

Sour & Wild Ales

Difficulty: Advanced

Complex sour with wine-like character and oak

4.6-6.5%
ABV
10-25
IBU
20-32
EBC
2.2-2.6
CO₂ vol

How to Brew a Flanders Red Ale

Typical Malts

  • Pale Ale or Pilsner malt

Typical Hops

  • Style-appropriate hops

Yeast

Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04)

Special Ingredients

  • Wood / Oak

Style Requirements

Sour

Typical Flavors

wine-like
cherry
oak
complex
tart
vinegar

FAQ about Flanders Red Ale

What is a Flanders Red Ale?

Complex sour with wine-like character and oak

How much alcohol does a Flanders Red Ale have?

A Flanders Red Ale typically has 4.6–6.5% ABV. Original gravity ranges from N/A–N/A, final gravity from N/A–N/A.

How bitter is a Flanders Red Ale?

A Flanders Red Ale has 10–25 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is moderate bitterness.

What ingredients do you need for a Flanders Red Ale?

Typical malts: Pale Ale or Pilsner malt. Typical hops: Style-appropriate hops. Yeast: Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04).

Do you need special equipment for a Flanders Red Ale?

A Flanders Red Ale can be brewed with standard equipment (pot or all-in-one system). Fermentation temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F).

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