Oud Bruin

A malty, fruity, aged, somewhat sour Belgian-style brown ale. A rich malt character and fruit flavors with some acidity, creating a complex profile.

Rich malt aroma with caramel, dark fruit, and toffee notes. Moderate lactic sourness. Low earthy or funky wild character. Possible vanilla from oak aging. Complex and inviting.

Dark amber to brown, 15-22 SRM. Clear to slightly hazy. Off-white to tan head with moderate retention.

Rich caramel, dark fruit, and toffee malt flavors. Moderate lactic sourness. Low funky character. Fruity esters. Semi-sweet to tart finish. Malt complexity dominates over sourness.

Medium body with moderate carbonation. Smooth with slight warmth. Light tannins from oak possible. Semi-sweet to tart finish.

A traditional beer of East Flanders, Belgium, particularly associated with the Oudenaarde area. Liefmans Goudenband is the historic reference. A malt-forward, less aggressively sour counterpart to Flanders Red Ale. Historically aged in large wooden vessels but now largely in stainless steel with lactic bacteria inoculation.

What is Oud Bruin beer?

Oud Bruin (BJCP 23C) — a malty, fruity, aged Belgian sour brown ale. Style guide and specs.

What is the ABV of Oud Bruin?

Oud Bruin has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.0-8.0%.

How bitter is Oud Bruin beer?

Oud Bruin measures 20-25 IBU (International Bitterness Units).

What are some examples of Oud Bruin beers?

Liefmans Goudenband, Liefmans Oud Bruin, Petrus Oud Bruin, Ichtegem's Grand Cru