{"product_id":"delirium-red-strong-fruit-beer","title":"Buy Delirium Red – Belgian Cherry Beer 8% | TheCrafts.ch","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDelirium Red – Premium Belgian Cherry Beer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelirium Red\u003c\/strong\u003e from Brouwerij Huyghe in Melle is far more than an ordinary fruit beer. It's a Belgian strong ale with a cherry base – intense, complex, and with a character that instantly wins over fruit beer skeptics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian Strong Fruit Beer (Cherry Beer)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0% ABV\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brouwerij Huyghe, Melle, East Flanders, Belgium\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 cl\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Characteristic Delirium frog bottle in red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeep ruby red with a lively pink head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntense cherry aroma – fresh, not artificial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNotes of morello cherry, raspberry, and a hint of vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFine acidity elegantly balances the sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurprisingly light and fresh on the palate despite 8% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLong, fruity-dry finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets Delirium Red apart from other cherry beers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Belgian cherry beers (Kriek) are Lambic-based and sour-tart. \u003cstrong\u003eDelirium Red\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a different approach: it uses real cherries in a more strongly fermented base beer – the result is a fruit beer with the strength and complexity of a strong ale, not a sweet drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose familiar with \u003cstrong\u003eLiefmans Kriek\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eLindemans Kriek\u003c\/strong\u003e will find a more mature, robust alternative in Delirium Red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Delirium Family: Pink Elephant, Green Frog\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelirium Red belongs to the famous Delirium family from Brouwerij Huyghe – recognizable by its unique spotted ceramic bottle. The \u003cstrong\u003epink elephant\u003c\/strong\u003e (Delirium Tremens) is the most well-known member; the \u003cstrong\u003egreen frog\u003c\/strong\u003e (Delirium Red) is its fruity sibling. Both have received numerous international awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesserts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Forest Gateau, chocolate fondue, tiramisu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheese:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brie de Meaux, mild goat cheese, cream cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duck breast with cherry sauce, wild game terrine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs an aperitif on its own\u003c\/strong\u003e – especially popular in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eServing Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10°C – serve cooler than other strong ales\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall tulip glass or wide wine glass – this emphasizes the cherry fruitiness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for beer beginners, wine lovers, and anyone who appreciates fruitiness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso interesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/delirium-tremens-geschenkset-kaufen-belgisches-craft-beer-thecrafts-ch\"\u003eDelirium Tremens Gift Set\u003c\/a\u003e – 4 bottles + glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rodenbach-grand-cru-the-belgian-sour-beer\"\u003eRodenbach Grand Cru\u003c\/a\u003e – Belgian Flanders Red Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Direct delivery from our warehouse in Chur (Grisons) throughout Switzerland and Liechtenstein in 1–3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brouwerij Huyghe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54148756078919,"sku":"DELIRIUM-RED-33","price":4.18,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/0011\/9879\/files\/Belgisches_Kirschbier_8_Brouwerij_Huyghe_Melle.png?v=1781382278","url":"https:\/\/www.thecrafts.ch\/en\/products\/delirium-red-strong-fruit-beer","provider":"THECRAFTS.CH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}