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Barbe Rouge

Berry-forward, with citrus and floral.

Origin🇫🇷France

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Berry5
  • Citrus2
  • Floral2
  • Stone fruit1
  • Spice1
  • Herbal1
Alpha acid
7.0–10.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
2.1 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
26%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
2.0 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Barbe Rouge

Common questions

What can I substitute for Barbe Rouge?
Brewers Gold, Bramling Cross, and Tsingdao Flower — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Barbe Rouge taste like?
Berry-forward, with citrus and floral.
What is Barbe Rouge's alpha acid?
7.0–10.0%
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