Papier - The Bruery

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168 Ratings

rAvg: 4.04
pDev: 14.36%
Reviews: 99
Hads: 69

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Brewed by:
The Bruery

California, United States

Style | ABV
Old Ale | 14.50% ABV

Availability: Limited (brewed once). bottle (94), on-tap (5).

Notes:
This beer is retired; no longer brewed.

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Reviews by Knapp85:

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

3.58/5 rDev -11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Had this on 1-12-10. Papier poured out as a light brownish color with a thin head on top. There wasn't a lot of lacing going on here. The smell was giving off a heavy amount of barrel aged aromas. I wasn't able to pick up on much bourbon though. The oak aromas overpowered most of the brew. The taste of the beer was flavorful but didn't really do much to impress me. To me this tasted a lot like a typical barley wine. The mouthfeel wasn't too bad. It had a good amount of body for a beer that's almost 15%. Overall I feel that I should have aged this brew or something. I have a feeling that it would have been much better after a year or more.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2011 20:42:24 | More by Knapp85

More User Reviews:

jsmith6051

California

4/5 rDev -1%

06-07-2013 02:53:14 | More by jsmith6051

AngusOg

Maryland

4.5/5 rDev +11.4%

06-07-2013 02:18:54 | More by AngusOg

Justinsosmart

California

4/5 rDev -1%

06-02-2013 20:29:09 | More by Justinsosmart

JamLand

Texas

4/5 rDev -1%

05-29-2013 03:11:15 | More by JamLand

HaveUSeenMyCellar

California

4.25/5 rDev +5.2%

05-28-2013 00:41:20 | More by HaveUSeenMyCellar

BAsbill

California

4/5 rDev -1%

05-27-2013 23:14:20 | More by BAsbill

HopsintheSack

California

3.5/5 rDev -13.4%

05-23-2013 04:33:05 | More by HopsintheSack

3rdto1st

California

3.25/5 rDev -19.6%

05-22-2013 17:14:55 | More by 3rdto1st

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.5/5 rDev +11.4%

05-19-2013 13:00:53 | More by Photekut

beernads

Florida

4.5/5 rDev +11.4%

05-17-2013 08:01:54 | More by beernads

moonknight31

California

4.25/5 rDev +5.2%

05-14-2013 22:16:13 | More by moonknight31

Sparky44

Illinois

3.75/5 rDev -7.2%

03-23-2013 22:32:38 | More by Sparky44

DruRho

Maryland

4.5/5 rDev +11.4%

03-19-2013 00:56:53 | More by DruRho

Alieniloquium

Florida

4.26/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

750 mL bottle poured into a taster. Bottle 1262.

Appearance - Deep murky brown. Chunky head. A few bubbles at the edge.

Smell - Oxidized sherry like flavors. Vanilla, caramel, some bourbon. Fruity. Oxidation is nice.

Taste - Oxidation is much more prevalent. Barrel less noticable. Caramel masked by lots of dark fruits. Slight acidity to it, but not oppressive.

Mouthfeel - Medium low carbonation. Slick and a touch bitter. Doesn't drink like its ABV.

Overall - These anniversary beers get better with oxidation. True solera method means later iterations could be really good in years to come.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2013 02:12:57 | More by Alieniloquium