Équinoxe Du Printemps - Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel

jdklks

Nevada

4.65/5  rDev +18.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

pours hazy amber on the edges, with a deep brown middle, and a damn near non-existent head. smells of the maltiness typical of a scotch ale, accompanied by a not-so-typical sweetness. alcohol is, well, noticeable, to say the least.

mmm... 5. 5 for a scotch ale, the best ive ever had. a nicely done (i.e., not overpowering) sweetness up front that gives way to sweet roasted malts, and a barely perceptible hop presence in the middle. this is all followed by the best part of the beer: the maple!!! fantastic finish and aftertaste. lots of alcohol, lots of sweet maple syrup and brown sugar.

mouthfeel is syrupy, disgustingly thick and full of sediment. great. drinkability takes a small hit for the beer being so sweet all the way around, but otherwise, it keeps you sipping.

Serving type: bottle

09-03-2009 03:52:20 | More by jdklks

ADTaber

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-13-2013 23:41:17 | More by ADTaber

macrosmatic

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-12-2013 17:27:03 | More by macrosmatic

tastymug

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-11-2013 22:58:32 | More by tastymug

beernads

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-08-2013 07:43:24 | More by beernads

Auror

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -16.9%

05-03-2013 17:02:53 | More by Auror

deonreds

New York

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-01-2013 06:20:27 | More by deonreds

rfgetz

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

04-29-2013 17:53:57 | More by rfgetz

BEERMILER12

Maine

3.99/5  rDev +2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

A: Pours a sediment-ridden cloudy sunset red color with a 1/2 inch of head

S: Lightly smoky malts, some woodiness, maple syrup, and a light fruitiness highlight the nose

T: Follows the nose. Very light smoke, woodiness, a light sweetness, maple syrup, and some fruitiness. Finishes with a dry sweetness

M: Medium-full bodied with moderate carbonation

O: A solid scotch ale with a nice mellow sweetness from the maple syrup. Nothing in your face, but it's decently complex and interesting. The 9.5% is nowhere to be found, and sneaks up on you. Not around for very long as it's only brewed once a year, so get some if you find it

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 01:59:52 | More by BEERMILER12

JakerLou

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

04-26-2013 21:19:10 | More by JakerLou

surfotog

California

4/5  rDev +2.3%

04-26-2013 00:40:42 | More by surfotog

korguy123

Ontario (Canada)

4.08/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

This is something I've had before but didn't review. Glad to get a second chance!
Special thanks to ricochet173 for this.

Light, semi translucent root beer colored pour. Half finger light beige head. Lacing is decent.

Caramel, toffee, with some fresh baked cookies and some maple syrup. This reminds me of cornbread muffins we make warmed with maple syrup. Slightly buttery and decadent.

Caramel, toffee, maple syrup, brown sugar, light roasted coffee, burnt toast.

Light to medium body, slightly syrupy.

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2013 23:04:20 | More by korguy123

MrTinnedPEach

Alberta (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +15.1%

04-22-2013 01:43:25 | More by MrTinnedPEach

ToasterChef

Maine

4/5  rDev +2.3%

04-19-2013 00:23:09 | More by ToasterChef

Whatup14

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

04-17-2013 14:11:10 | More by Whatup14

SebD

Ontario (Canada)

3.8/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Reviewed with Kim Lachance. Collaborative review.

Appearance: It has a nice merky orange/amber color to it. It has a nice deep beige head that dies down quite fast and leaves next to no lacing.

Smell: The aromas definitely give out hints of sweet dark fruit (raisins, blackberry), sweet toffee, some maple syrup.

Taste: Like the aromas, it has some dark fruit, some maple/toffee sweetness, some grassy notes and a roasty bitterness

Mouthfeel: It has a low carbonation with a nice overall balance and feel.

Drinkability: It's a smooth drinkable beer accompanied with good flavors and aromas.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2013 02:48:30 | More by SebD

stunna

Maine

3.25/5  rDev -16.9%

04-07-2013 00:01:44 | More by stunna

cfh64

Texas

4/5  rDev +2.3%

04-06-2013 01:39:59 | More by cfh64

Jayhoop

Quebec (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

04-03-2013 16:17:47 | More by Jayhoop

Greywulfken

New York

4/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: into a large snifter, brown beer with but a brief bubbly head (with a center-pour)

S: sweet maple and caramel malt, suggestions of dark booze

T: syrupy sweet malt forward - almost approaches an English barleywine, but has something vaguely peaty or smoky that cements it as a Scotch ale. Maple and toffee sugars dominate, accompanied by spice-like flavors that remind me of the winter holidays

M: coating, warming, smooth, slick, after-bite of spice and alcohol

O: a nice Scotch ale - I wasn't overly fond of the maple - maybe it made it too maple syrupy for me. I would have like some drier flavors in there (this would probably blossom if aged in whiskey barrels). A solid beer from a great Canadian brewery.

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2013 20:21:37 | More by Greywulfken

juliendesrochers

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

03-25-2013 02:23:44 | More by juliendesrochers

nquigley16

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +2.3%

03-19-2013 20:38:25 | More by nquigley16

chickenm

British Columbia (Canada)

4/5  rDev +2.3%

03-17-2013 00:07:53 | More by chickenm

NightINgale

Quebec (Canada)

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

03-16-2013 14:40:02 | More by NightINgale

DannyBaldoni

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev +2.3%

03-15-2013 00:40:46 | More by DannyBaldoni