RODENBACH Alexander is brewed at the RODENBACH brewery in Roeselare, in the province of West Flanders. This mixed fermentation beer consists of two thirds beer that was matured in oak casks for 24 months and one third young beer, and has been subjected to maceration with sour cherries. This extraordinary beer with its unique, balanced palate, complex finish and subtle fruit and wood notes is undoubtedly one of the best sour ales RODENBACH has ever created. It was brewed for the first time in 1986 on the occasion of Alexander Rodenbach’s 200th birthday and is now back by popular demand to the delight of beer lovers here and abroad. Its aftertaste is reminiscent of a Burgundy wine and its freshness makes this beer the perfect aperitif or accompaniment to cheeses or dessert.
In 1821, Alexander, Gregoor, Pedro and Amalia founded the brewery. However, it is thanks to Eugène Rodenbach that Rodenbach owes its unique quality and masterful character. He not only studied the vinification of the beer, but also optimised the maturation process in oak foeders (maturation barrels). The world-famous foeder halls with their 294 oak foeders, some of which are 150 years old, are protected as industrial heritage of the Flemish Community. Out of concern for the Belgian beer heritage, Palm Breweries becomes steward of Brouwerij Rodenbach. The building complex and the foeder halls are restored. The visitors' centre with a museum function about the unique Rodenbach family and the unique Rodenbach beer is officially inaugurated on 23 June 2000. In January 2002, the new ultramodern brewing hall is put into use.
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