Rosée D'hibiscus - Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel

champ103

Texas

3.48/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours a slightly hazy, but bright grapefruit pink color. A two finger white head forms with good retention. Light lace is left behind.
S: A nice dose of Belgian, yeasty funk in the nose. Some fruity esters and finises very floral. Assuming that is from the hibiscus.
T: Light funky yeast, some sweetness, even some grapefruit flavors. Lightly floral. Not bad, but it seems to be lacking just a bit.
M/D: A medium body and carbonation. Just a bit thin, and I wish this was more crisp. Not hard to drink at all. The bottle will be gone in no time.

Really not bad. It is just a bit lacking, and I wish there was a bit more to it. I know that is pretty generic, but something is missing for me to love this. I have more bottles that I will certainly finish, and maybe it will grow on me some more.

Serving type: bottle

01-25-2012 01:57:17 | More by champ103

teromous

Virginia

4.47/5  rDev +17.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

A: It is a reddish tint of orange, with slight transparency...but mostly hazy. There is a thin sliver of white head.

S: It has a delicious vanilla scent. It smells very much like a wit beer. I get very light esters, and some hints of spice. It is excellent.

T: This has a very complex flavor to it. There are notes of vanilla, light orange citrus, some very light grain flavors, and some spice. I've had hibiscus before in beers and other drinks, and I don't taste it in this beer. I would give it a 5.0 if it weren't for the fact that the beer says "hibiscus" and doesn't taste like it.

M: The mouthfeel on this beer is great. It is light-to-medium bodied with perfect carbonation, and there is a kind of "tang" sensation that perks up the mouth. I could drink this all day.

O: Overall this is a great beer. I would give it solid 5's but the appearance is the only thing that really takes away from it. Also, because the beer says "hibiscus" I would have loved to taste it in the beer, but I don't. I would buy this again in a heartbeat and recommend it to others. It is a very great beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2012 00:36:51 | More by teromous

Immortale25

Florida

3.79/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Poured into a Sierra Nevada pint glass. Has the confusing notched number scheme on the side of the label. In the past, I've had trouble deciphering what each of the two sets of numbers 0-9 are supposed to represent. In this case, the first number notched is 5 and the second notch is 2 so I'm just going to assume it means "Best by May 2012."

A- Pours a hazy, ruby hued light brown with a full finger of pinkish head that retains decently before dropping to an 1/8 inch partial head. The lacing's also not bad.

S- Smells flowery and perfumish but lightly enough to not be overwhelming. Also has a bit of an alcohol fume feeling in the nose unless that's just more of the perfume quality coming through since this one's only 5% ABV.

T- Inital mango and strawberry fruitiness but my nose didn't deceive me: there's a boozy quality to this one I hadn't detected when I first had it. The flowers and spice come through as well which exaggerates the somewhat astringent burn rather than compliments it. Don't get me wrong. I enjoy the flavors but I'm pinpointing more of its flaws upon second tasting.

M- I actually think it's the mouthfeel which is the only true downfall of this beer. Just a bit too tart and tangy for its own good. Has medium carbonation and a thin body.

O- I like it, but it's one of those things where I can only have one and then search for something else to drink.

Serving type: bottle

12-31-2011 04:18:56 | More by Immortale25

tsauce2

Indiana

3.73/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

P: 12 fl oz bottle in to a globe glass

A: SRM is light rose red. Semi-translucent and light sediment. Head is white, 1 in, dissipates to line the rim of the glass. Medium/light carbonation. Medium/light lacing.

S: Spices and hibiscus/floral notes are forward on the nose, along with hints of apple.

T: At its base, there is a nice malt foundation. Notes of hibiscus and spice are definitely apparent, and again notes of apple seem to be apparent. Aftertaste is floral and malty

M: Medium body. Hibiscus and spices give soothing and mellow sensation, which is set off by just a slight touch of tartness.

O: A very easy drinker. Enjoyable and well crafted. Definitely not a "girlie" beer. I enjoyed the use of ingredients and the fact that nothing is overpowering. Very well balanced. I would drink this beer again.

Serving type: bottle

12-15-2011 10:05:12 | More by tsauce2

Zraly

Virginia

3.93/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a cloudy orange-pink with a thin white head. Citrus and a touch of wheat and spice in the nose. Very pleasing to the eye. A little bit of funk upfront.

An interesting citrus twang with an herbal dry down. Juicy notes of fresh raspberries and strawberries. An interesting note that accentuates the wheat and the yeast used -- mildly phenolic but leaning more toward hay and barnyard funk. A touch fruity. Rather crisp, though, and decently balanced considering all it has going on. Complex but refreshing and quite drinkable.

A pretty cool "herbed/spiced" beer. It has a delicate but complex nature to it that really defies categorization. I could certainly drink more than one, particularly on a warmer day. This would be an excellent choice for brunch to replace your typical sparkling beverages.

Serving type: bottle

12-08-2011 22:16:08 | More by Zraly

Pintofbrown

Iowa

3.75/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I poured this one into a tulip glass. The artwork is interesting, albeit a little creepy.

Appearance- Wow! It pours an almost pale pink out of the bottle and settles in at a cloudy cross between a bright orange and grapefruit-meat pink.

There is really no head to speak of, just a little bit of white fizzy stuff hanging out at the edge of the glass. There are some random bubbles escaping from the flowery depths of the beer.

Smell- A slightly citrus smell that is more sweet than tangy. Also a little bit of general ester quality. Not really all that "herbal" that I can notice. This ale is certainly light in this department. Delicate we will say.

Taste- Definitely more floral and herbal on the palate. Immediately there are some Belgian notes seeping through, not so much the distinctive banana as the earthy, coriander flavor. The spice is a little more laid back than cinnamon, but sgives that impression.

The floral quality hits in the finish, as well as the soft wheat flavor that is this beers back bone. The citrus quality is slightly sour, maybe cranberry and lemon? It tastes good, certainly original flavors, but not as much of the floral taste that I was expecting.

Mouth feel- The feel is okay. It is a little dry from the tartness, and the carbonation has not really made this drink creamy. Still, not a hard beer to drink, and the body is just barely into medium territory.

Overall- This beer is every bit as delicate as should be expected. It is obviously brewed with care, and the fact that the wheat ale backbone is so well masked, yet at the same time balancing out in the finish is awesome.

I would have liked to have tasted a beer that was a little more floral than what was offered. Sure there is some of that on the palate, but it is not as dominant as say the Belgian note or the citrus feel. I fully expected not to like this much, and was pleasantly surprised!

Serving type: bottle

12-02-2011 17:30:11 | More by Pintofbrown

tonyf55

Alberta (Canada)

3.18/5  rDev -16.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

From a bottle into a Innis&Gunn pokal glass

Visual (3.5): Reddish hue with little clarity. A half-finger head, pinkish in color, develops on the pour by quickly disappears after. No visible carbonation or lacing.

Aroma (4): Estery, with scents of sweet fruits and flower-like perfume. The hibiscus is a light flowery scent that hinted at pepper below the flowery surface.

Taste (3): Sweetness is present over the pallet and dominates a majority of the flavour. The initial flavour seems to get lost on the swallow and no real lasting flavour sits. Little to no bitterness on this beer with an overall "light" flavour.

Mouthfeel (2.5): The body is VERY light with an easily drinkable, watery mouthfeel. No complexity here. The beer is almost flat as evidenced in the visual, with little to no carbonation.

Overall (3): I usually like spiced beers but the perfumy & estery scents & flavours of this beer were not easily drinkable despite the non-complex character of the mouthfeel. A well-crafted herb/spice beer that wins and loses some points for being a little unique and different. Good for a one-off try, but likely not something I will return to.

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2011 04:34:46 | More by tonyf55

BilbosNuts

California

3.55/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 11.5oz bottle into a pint glass.

A: Pours a cloudy dark pink, almost light burgundy color. There is no head even after a strong pour. Aggressive bubble streams can be seen rising up through the haze.

S: A strong flowery perfume-like scent is the noticeable foundation for the aroma. A bit of sweet tropical fruitiness comes through at the end.

T: The taste is very similar to the aroma with sweet tropical fruits and a flowery taste. There is some added lemony acidity to the taste not found in the nose that leaves a sour aftertaste.

M: It has a light body and a considerable amount of carbonation. It is on the oily side and makes it feel very slick. The acidity leaves a stinging sensation on the palate.

O: This is certainly a unique beer. From the initial pour, you know you are in for something different. I may purchase this again if I'm in the mood, but overall, it was just slightly above average for me. I'm glad I tried it though.

Serving type: bottle

11-03-2011 03:50:06 | More by BilbosNuts

vandemonian

Maryland

3.9/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Dieu Du Ciel Rosée D'hibiscus is a nice Belgian style wheat beer. I could smell the hibiscus but didn't really taste it.

A: Pink-orange colour and a 3 mm head that fades very quickly. 4

S: The aroma is rather weak, but the hibiscus is noticeable. 4

T: Tastes like a light Belgian-style wheat beer. There are some weak tangy floral notes. Some umami in the aftertaste. 4

M: A little flat. 3

O: 4

Serving type: bottle

10-19-2011 03:00:34 | More by vandemonian

notchucknorris

California

4.03/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pinkish light brown color with a thin and slightly pink white head.

S: Some candied hibiscus flower and a lot of rose petal in the smell.

T: Very light and floral flavor. Rosewater, a slight bit of floral hops, some pale malt and a bit of lemon. Clean finish. A really nice, refreshing beer.

Serving type: bottle

10-13-2011 16:29:14 | More by notchucknorris

Digimaika2

Ontario (Canada)

4.08/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Cloudy blood orange or dirty peach colour with a very quickly vanishing lightly-pink coloured bubbly head. Spotty lacing.

S: Interesting assortment of fruits including citrus (grapefruit & orange), tropical fruits (banana), and strawberry. Floral and herbal elements, belgian spice, and slight sourness. Incredibly refreshing with a smell that really wakes you up.

T: Floral and herbal tastes are quite noticeable upfront, followed by a flat and un-tart grapefruit and/or orange juice taste which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Hints of lemony sourness. Belgian spices and yeast linger in the finish.

M: Medium body with a low level of carbonation. The carbonation level seems to work fine, although I'm curious to see what a highly carbonated version would turn out like.

O: Quite a good and refreshing herbed/spiced wheat beer. I especially like the rich and fuller body slant Dieu Du Ciel took with this particular style. This is something I'll be drinking again.

Serving type: bottle

10-13-2011 04:09:15 | More by Digimaika2

paxkey

Ontario (Canada)

3.33/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

bottled december 2010.
pours out rose colored. settles in glass cloudy. looks amber in glass with a strong rose tint. head has a rose tint as well. dissipates fast.

sour notes right away. farmhouse funk. the funk is subtle but present. cranberry sour smell.

smooth and creamy in the mouth but also has noticably sharp carbonation. interesting contrast.

flavor is mild but lasting. with lots of sour tang left in the mouth afterwards.

lots of juiciness in the flavor. finding the aftertaste a little much.

very interesting beer to try. could easily share a bottle of this as the taste is annoying quickly.
but worth trying.

Serving type: bottle

10-12-2011 17:40:32 | More by paxkey

phichifiji00

California

3.98/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into tulip glass.

Appearance: Pours a cloudy, pinkish color, very little head but good carbonation and lots of lacing.

Smell: Floral, Roses, Hibiscus, slightly funky.

Taste: Floral, spicy, hibiscus, slightly citrusy.

Mouthfee: medium bodied, crisp.

Overall: A very drinkable beer. I wish I had more. A unique blend of flavors, well balanced.

Serving type: bottle

09-23-2011 22:21:43 | More by phichifiji00

ngeunit1

California

4.33/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Pours a clear rose color with only a thin layer of fizzy head. The head fades down fairly quickly leaving behind no lacing.

S - Aroma is full of herbal and floral elements with a bit of tart and sweet strawberry and wheat mixed in as well.

T - Starts off with a nice mix of floral elements with some rose and hibiscus and some sweet and tart fruitiness as well (hints of strawberry). Through the middle some wheat flavor and some more tartness and earthiness come through. The finish is a mix of floral elements, tart fruit flavo, and wheat that linger.

M - Medium-light bodied with moderate-mild carbonation. Very smooth with a nice dry and herbal mouthfeel.

D - Very drinkable. The floral elements are really at the perfect level here for the style and work so well with the fruit flavor and the wheat base.

Serving type: bottle

09-23-2011 03:54:47 | More by ngeunit1

Klym

California

4.2/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a taster glass.

This beer has a beautiful balance. Definitely a floral, hibiscus flavor with a background of some lagerish malt and a tad of lemon zest and bittering hops. I've been really impressed with this brewery so far and this beer didn't let me down. I'd certainly try this again and recommend it to those who can get it.

Serving type: bottle

09-23-2011 03:23:54 | More by Klym

womencantsail

California

3.68/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks for sending this, Jeff.

A: The beer pours a reddish orange color with a small off-white head.

S: Lightly tart with a definite floral aroma. There's an interesting fruity tartness, maybe something like dragonfruit or guava. Strangely, a bit of alcohol, maybe it's just the overall perfumey nature of the beer.

T: Very floral. Nicely sweet, with some hibiscus notes. Some more of those random fruits, maybe a bit of those same tart fruit notes. A touch of sweet citrus. Very interesting flavor.

M: Medium bodied with a medium carbonation.

O: A really strange beer, but not all that bad.

Serving type: bottle

09-17-2011 02:10:26 | More by womencantsail

TheRealBigC

Nevada

3.73/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On tap at St. James Infirmary

This is a really interesting beer. Ruby red body, Very different and alluring.

Floral smell thanks to the hibiscus.

There's a definite frutiness to the beer and again the hibiscus comes through. Not to much, just grazing the tongue it seems.

People looking to try something out of the ordinary, and especially those into herbed/spiced beers, should check this out. It won't be for everybody and it certainly won't be for many occasions, but it's a worthy beer to be sure.

Serving type: on-tap

09-12-2011 00:05:15 | More by TheRealBigC

MoreThanWine

Massachusetts

3.98/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured a 1.5" pink-hued head. Interesting hazy pink tinge to the body, kind of like ruby red grapefruit juice. Smells of hops with a hint of citrus. Taste shows the spices, has a floral aspect though I don't know hibiscus well enough to place it, and kind of an herbal tea aspect in the finish. It's a pretty beer, a good beer, but in a completely blind taste test I'm not sure it would stand out dramatically from the other spiced citrusy beers.

Serving type: bottle

08-25-2011 08:41:00 | More by MoreThanWine

Crossmd

Virginia

4.15/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Came 45 degrees Fahrenheit in a plastic cup from the bottle.

After getting past one of the ugliest bottle labels I think I've ever seen, I found this pouring a hazy pinkish red, almost watermelon-pink lemonade color. No head, no lacing.

Smelled of rose hips, red current, and strawberry- maybe a fleeting hint of vegetal or herbalness.

Highly effervescent and crisp, with only a hint of the sweetness of that I was expecting from the nose. There's a difficulty for me in trying to describe an accuracy in flavor, as I don't really know what hibiscus tastes, (or really even smells..) like. To my palate though, there is absolutely an organic authenticity that may not include hibiscus persay, but an organic and more seamless flavor/ fruit beer experience than I know I'M used to.

Overall? Deliciously genuine I think, in a style mired in synthetic smells and over-wheat flavor. Pair with salads or pasta salads in the spring when not drinking alone. Would buy again in a heartbeat. If you're having women over, I'm fronting a guess that they would go apeshit over this guy.

93.

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2011 02:50:47 | More by Crossmd

51mmz0rz

New Jersey

4.38/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a Hoegaarden glass.

A: Heavy pinkish hue, looks like pink lemonade coming out of the bottle, but is darker and cloudy in the glass. Head is white, and fades quickly. This is a strange look for sure, but not unpleasant to the eye.

S: Uniquely floral and slightly tart, with a big yeast presence.

T: Slightly tart, with noticeable but balanced floral taste. A nice sweetness is carried away by the acidity, and the beer finishes floral and malty, with really no detectable bitterness.

M: Light, which is appropriate for this beer, perfect level or carbonation also.

O: Overall this is a pretty unique and refreshing beer. I became acclimated to the hibiscus flavor over time, but it is still a very nice wheat.

Serving type: bottle

08-14-2011 03:26:13 | More by 51mmz0rz

BMoldy

New York

4.18/5  rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On-tap at DDC brewpub in Montreal, 8/9/11. Served in a large weizen glass. From notes:

A: Absolutely beautiful, cloudy, pinkish-peach. Very small, white head that fades rapidly and leaves minimal lacing.

S: Very flowery, slightly tart smell. Light citrus notes.

T: A bit sweet and faintly tart. Still very strong flowery flavor. Wheat body supports other flavors nicely and adds some pleasant crispness. Sweet rush as you swallow.

M: Crisp, mild to light mouthfeel. Very pleasant. Slight lasting sweetness/tartness.

O: I went to DDC for the bigger beers, but this one really surprised me. Very refreshing, and never is it too "flowery" or does it taste forced or artificial. Definitely worth trying.

Serving type: on-tap

08-13-2011 18:29:01 | More by BMoldy

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer was one that I couldn't remember if I had tried it in the past or not. So I figured I'd give it a try and see if I remembered it. Turns out I hadn't had this beer and I was pleasantly surprised by it's characteristics. The pour from what I could tell in the dark bar that I was in looked reddish pink in the dim lighting they had. The head was foamy and white. The smell of the beer was herbal and floral. The taste of the beer was along those same lines, it had plenty of herbal notes and some citrus in there. The mouthfeel was soft and very drinkable. Overall this beer was pretty damn good I thought.

Serving type: bottle

08-12-2011 18:48:55 | More by Knapp85

Cavery

California

3.85/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12oz purchased from The Provisions, shared with SundaySour

Poured into tulip tasters.

A: Ivory bubbles come alive to about a finger head over a ruby red grapefruit body. The bubbles quickly disappeared leaving a fairly flat looking juice body. It looks a bit like a lifeless lava lamp. Grapefruit juice with some melted ice-cubes diluting the body. Looks nice, but maybe a bit flat.

S: Perfumed rosewater with hibiscus suggestions in forms of strawberries and plums. Some light raspberry dryness that takes over the fruity notes before floral rose pedals take over. Floral, Sweet, and fruity all at the same time. The floral notes really twist the sweetness to prevent it from being overbearing. Like the nose quite a bit.

T: A floral plum tea taste that really brings out the hibiscus character. Some nice floral funk that adds some greeness to the plant tastes. It's like getting the rose, stem and all. I like the way that the bitter green aspect chills out the sweetness. A very interesting blueberry taste visits in the in between bitter florals and plum tea tastes. Not a hard one to drink at all.

M: Light bodied mouth that finishes on the flatter side. The greens in the flavor do the mouth a favor to exaggerate the drying properties of the mouth. The light bitterness is a natural launching pad for a drying mouth, but it never quite fully dries. This leaves the overall feel to be oddly pulpy or gritty, despite being so light bodied in the first place. A better mouth would have improved this a lot.

O: A pretty good beer, with the high points coming in through the smell and taste. Really wish the mouth would have been more of a performer, as I think the flavors could have used a bit of an effervescent boost. I liked some of the light flavor contrast from some mild funk and green stems. There' a reasonable amount of complexity here even with a fairly weak mouth, but I can't help but wonder how much better this would be with some real fizz. A good beer that isn't hard to get down, but it could have improved every category with an uplifting mouth-feel and carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

08-09-2011 05:19:05 | More by Cavery

jondeelee

Massachusetts

3.68/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Despite my continuing suspicions about beers made with strange ingredients, I couldn't help but pick up a bottle of Rosee d'Hibiscus, which is a "wheat beer with hibiscus flowers." The beer smells sweet and fragrant, like an extra sugary Belgian, but with strong hints of rose petals added to the orange and pear aromas. Below that fruity layer is a nice smattering of wet wheat, with just a hint of spice (mainly coriander) at the edges.

On the tongue, the aromas from the nose translate fairly directly, the beer initially tasting pretty much like a strong Belgian, but with rose petals and a stronger hint of lychee nut. The brew quickly sours in the mouth, the sugars dulling into a Flemish ale-like sourness that is not at all unappealing. Still present are the wet wheat/biscuit flavors, as well as hints of coriander. The aftertaste is a continuation of the sour flavors, and lasts for quite some time. Mouthfeel is light, and carbonation is medium.

Overall, this is a surprising beer, and thankfully does not taste just like roses--which I was half expecting it to. The sourness instead brings a remarkable freshness to the brew, changing it from a sweet nothing to a decent-quality wheat beer. It may not win awards, but it's worth trying.

Serving type: bottle

08-06-2011 18:42:08 | More by jondeelee

Rutager

British Columbia (Canada)

4.28/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Appearance. Pours a very hazy peach-pink with a small, bubbly white head.

Smell. Sour rasberry, light grains and a little Belgian yeast funk.

Taste. Tart red berries, floral and herby qualities with a little bitterness. Finishes pretty dry.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with lively medium carbonation.

Overall. This is just what I need on this warm, summer afternoon. Easy drinker and quite refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

08-06-2011 02:04:52 | More by Rutager