Équinoxe Du Printemps - Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel

mobyfann

Ohio

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Paid $2.99 for a single from Ludlow Wines in Clifton...

The beer pours a muddy brown base with a moderate sized head, limited retention, and minimal lacing. The aroma is maple syrup sweet with malt tones.

The taste is subtle of grainy malts and sweet caramel and maple syrup tones, similar to the smell; hardly and carbonation and thin feeling on the palette... very smooth in the mouth, my bottle boasts a 9.5% abv and no alcohol was to be noticed.

Final Thought: A great concept that falls a tad short of greatness, a pricey beer that is fairly two-dimensional.

Serving type: bottle

07-20-2009 02:03:32 | More by mobyfann

coz

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-16-2013 02:50:05 | More by coz

12packpoet

Arizona

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

06-16-2013 01:53:16 | More by 12packpoet

coolandy007

Nevada

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

06-06-2013 10:50:42 | More by coolandy007

4ster

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev +2%

06-05-2013 16:20:53 | More by 4ster

t420o

California

4/5  rDev +2%

06-01-2013 04:05:10 | More by t420o

jgammoniv

Maine

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-29-2013 18:22:12 | More by jgammoniv

nyrblue2

New York

4/5  rDev +2%

05-27-2013 19:14:16 | More by nyrblue2

JRod1969

New York

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-26-2013 15:31:49 | More by JRod1969

MADPolo

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-25-2013 12:00:42 | More by MADPolo

AngusOg

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-24-2013 14:29:24 | More by AngusOg

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

3.68/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.5

The most noticeable attribute about this beer is its incredibly low carbonation. When I poured it, not even a slight head formed. The body is very befitting of a beer with such a low carbonation; very smooth and slightly syrupy. Speaking of Syrup, the maple syrup, the sweet maple flavor blends very well with the natural flavors befitting of scotch ales and especially with this one; sweet, caramely, malty, peaty, slightly smokey etc. But overall this beer is sweet. Not overly sweet, but sweet nonetheless. Good beer to try once, but this is something I definitely will not be buying again. Slightly dissapointed, since not only have I heard such amazing things about Dieu du Ciel!, but I also love wee heavies. I've had brown ales flavored with maple syrup before but never any scottish ales. It seems like a great idea and I definitely wouldn't mind trying another one like this in the future.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 02:09:40 | More by Zachtheporter

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-22-2013 05:23:43 | More by Kmat10

shehateme

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +2%

05-19-2013 20:44:39 | More by shehateme

ADTaber

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +2%

05-13-2013 23:41:17 | More by ADTaber

macrosmatic

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

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

tastymug

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

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

beernads

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

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

Auror

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -17.1%

05-03-2013 17:02:53 | More by Auror

deonreds

New York

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

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

rfgetz

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

04-29-2013 17:53:57 | More by rfgetz

BEERMILER12

Maine

3.99/5  rDev +1.8%
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 +8.4%

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

surfotog

California

4/5  rDev +2%

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

korguy123

Ontario (Canada)

4.08/5  rDev +4.1%
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