Beer Review 7: Yes, a gem!

Beer Review 7: Yes, a gem!

Brewery: À la Fut (french only)

Name: Sir Wallace.

With such a name, it should come as no surprise that this beer is of Scottish inspiration. And it delivers in spades. Some people are familiar with the beer and chaser. Such a drinking "technique" is not without it's drawbacks. Though it can be a very tasty experience, it can also be, rapidly inebriating. Myself, I love a beer and chaser from time to time and this particular brew delivers the experience in a single bottle: The fine selection of yeasts and fermentation technique delivers a delicious brown beer that has a hint of scotch taste.

Yes you heard me, it's like having scotch right in the beer. And the combination flavor is stunningly good. In the series of beers I have tried from this brewer this one is by far the one to remember and though it also ranges in the 3$+  range, I eagerly recommend it as it has not only a distinctive flavor you are unlikely to find elsewhere, you also have a blend that is exquisitely executed. At 8.0% per alc. vol, you may want to be easy on it, though I can almost guarantee that you will be tempted not to. 

Beer Review 6

Beer Review 6

Brewer: À la Fut (french only)

Name L'apporteur (the bringer)

Aside for the play of words, this porter is typical. Though it is categorized as a strong beer at 5.6% alc. vol. it's barely over what is regularly found in commercial beer. If you are a fan of the style this one fills the bill quite adequately. However, this one also retails at just a bit over 3$ a bottle, it's pricey to enjoy more than one of them. Though there is certainly a price to pay for access to an exclusive beer like this one, I simply cannot justify it, no matter how glad I was to try it.

Beer Review 5

Beer Review 5

Brewery: À la Fut (french only)

Name: Ruine Papilles (tastebud ruiner)

I am almost tempted to categorize this one as a novelty item. It is intensely BITTER. If you ever wondered where those taste buds are located on your tongue, after a few sips of this one you will know. At 6.2% Alc. Vol. this one leaves no-one indifferent. With a slight citrus-y taste it has a taste that can be closely described as a good scour. I can imagine it served with a strong cheddar or a spicy vindelou. For serious beer amateurs only!

Beer Review 4

Beer Review 4

Brewer: À la Fût (french only)

Name: Rousse Rustre

I have to say, off the bat, I am not a fan of red beers (even if technically this is a brown). They seem to be a stalemate between a stout and a blonde. However for this one I make an exception. Perhaps I was a bit influenced by the beer just before (which I will review in the next post) but this was a nice clean but flavorful beer. A good malty flavour with a light hops taste. I had it at a bit of a warmer temperature than recommended (4°C-6°C), but still it was quite refreshing. It's a bit pricey (3$ a bottle) but definitely something to try, and I would not have refused a second one (neither a third).

Beer review 2

Beer review 2.

La dernière volonté.

Brewer: Dieu du Ciel

Marked or intense hops flavor. Typical Belgian style, Indian Pale Ale. At 7% Alc. Vol., it is rather strong for most consumers.

A bit cloudy with a thin head. Pretty colour and typical of the style.

Unfortunately nothing remarkable about it. A bit expensive for the yield.

Tastewise it is just as good, but no better than a run-of-the-mill "Stella-Artois" and much more expensive.

I cannot recommend it beyond trying for your own personal experience. A pint of this stuff will knock you back into your barstool so beware.

Beer Review 3

Beer Review 3

Péché Mortel (deadly sin)

Brewer: Dieu du ciel

Wow. This was such a nice surprise. A beer brewed with coffee and a stout no less.

At an Acl.Vol. of 9.5 it is best savoured with moderation. However it is very tempting to have pints of it, is was so delicious. I'm not sure if it was my bottle that lost it seal but carbonation was very a bit on the low side, with nearly no head. The flavour of the stout is almost entirely absorbed by the rich coffee. It is hard to notice that there is a beer in here at all, if not for the occasional wheaty/malty bouquet. 

I definitely perceived a "buzz" sensation after a single bottle. People with heart condition and Arrhythmia may want to steer clear.  But for me, this is definitely one I will Love to share.