Oude Tart - The Bruery

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rAvg: 4.27
pDev: 11.48%
Reviews: 273
Hads: 543

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Brewed by:
The Bruery

California, United States

Style | ABV
Flanders Red Ale | 7.50% ABV

Availability: Fall. bottle (234), on-tap (39).

Notes:
Oude Tart is our take on a Flanders Style red ale. It has won back to back gold medals in that category at the World Beer Cup (2010 & 2012) as well as a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival in 2010. This sour red ale ages in oak barrels for anywhere from 6 to 18 months before being carefully blended to taste. The resulting beer is pleasantly sour with hints of leather, dark fruit and toasty oak.

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Reviews by jwinship83:

jwinship83

Illinois

4.43/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

750ml capped bottle traded to me from user mashmaster. thanks again! drank from my duvel tulip. very excited to try this after having it at EBF this year.

A- the pour is a murry/hazy brown colored body with reddish highlights. there is a small eggshell colored head on top that has just above average retention. small spots of lacing are left on the sides of my glass.

S- the first thing i pick out of the nose are cherries and vinegar. this is going to be pretty sour. some other various berries show up also. a little bit of the barnyard funk i love from wild brews. some oak shines though towards the end.

T- the taste starts out with moderate levels of vinegar/acid before moving to the fruitier side. cherries, plums, and other random berries. not as much noticeable funk in the taste. a little bit of the barrel comes through towards the end.

M- the beer is sour without being too overpowering. very nicely done. the body is on the lower side of medium with an active carbonation. not overly dry either.

O- i really enjoyed this. one of the better brews ive had from the bruery. this is something id gladly seek out again. the alcohol is masterfully hidden.

Serving type: bottle

06-27-2011 01:21:39 | More by jwinship83

More User Reviews:

Benny3000

Michigan

4.25/5 rDev -0.5%

05-19-2013 13:50:07 | More by Benny3000

szmnnl99

Michigan

4.5/5 rDev +5.4%

05-19-2013 03:45:04 | More by szmnnl99

ajzy

Wisconsin

4/5 rDev -6.3%

05-18-2013 03:27:07 | More by ajzy

hannydawg

Illinois

3.75/5 rDev -12.2%

05-18-2013 00:31:03 | More by hannydawg

abeerdude

California

4.5/5 rDev +5.4%

05-17-2013 22:41:43 | More by abeerdude

carlosega

Ohio

4/5 rDev -6.3%

05-17-2013 19:21:02 | More by carlosega

nickfl

Florida

4.33/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A - Pours with one finger of light brown foam on top of a black body with clear amber highlights.

S - An aroma of cherries, vanilla, toasted oak, and subtle roast.

T - Tart cherry and caramel up front with more dark sugar in the middle. Finishes with funk, stone fruit, and a touch of smoky vanilla.

M - Moderately thick body, average carbonation, and a slightly dry finish.

D - The aroma is excellent and the flavor profile isn't far behind.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 01:44:01 | More by nickfl

Lovely85

Florida

4.5/5 rDev +5.4%

05-17-2013 01:44:00 | More by Lovely85

kylehay2004

Florida

4.3/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Single finger off white head on a clear red brown and amber body with excellent lacing. Aroma of cola, oak, brown sugar, candied orange, dark fruit including fig raisins and cherry. Flavor is less complex but still very good with mostly sour cherries, some brown sugar and oak notes throughout. Fairly thick and oily body and light carbonation. Simple but good. Seemed a little watery but its hard to critize this one too much.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 01:38:06 | More by kylehay2004