Collaboration Series: Marrón Acidifié - The Bruery

kevinv

Virginia

4.1/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from the bottle into a Captain Lawrence tulip.

A - Pours a dark red-ish brown, almost mahogany like. About a finger of off-white head which receded quickly. A little bit of lacing sticks around. Active bubbly carbonation is present.

S - The oakiness dominates the nose. Slightly tart and a small amount of acetic character. Light notes of cherry.

T - Quite sour with, again, the oak dominating the taste. A fruitiness that reminds me of some red wines. Light on the vinegar. The finish is dry and the oakiness lingers.

M - Medium body. Crisp, prickly carbonation.

O - A great beer. I haven't tried many offerings from The Bruery, let alone their one-off's or Reserve Society brews, but this was the best I've had from them. Really solid overall.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2011 18:48:12 | More by kevinv

ADTaber

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-21-2013 00:06:52 | More by ADTaber

writerLJBerg

Oregon

3.35/5  rDev -19.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

750mL from Sparky. Thanks!

A: Very dark red with a lack of head. Solid looking with good carbonation.

N: Acetone, glue, bleu cheese. Sour cherries, a touch of ginger. Some leather, tannins, and oak.

T: More of the cherry mixed with acetone. Tannins and sour on a moderate-high level. Some harsh solvents.

M: Decent amount of carbonation and medium body.

O: Don’t know why they chose an imperial oud bruin when the normal version is so hard to get right. Would be a lot better if they’d gone that route.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 20:36:02 | More by writerLJBerg

ajzy

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +19.9%

05-15-2013 23:17:37 | More by ajzy

JAHMUR

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-15-2013 00:48:21 | More by JAHMUR

moonknight31

California

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-14-2013 22:10:54 | More by moonknight31

BUNZILLA

Indiana

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-14-2013 02:22:07 | More by BUNZILLA

PlinyBeMiney

California

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-12-2013 21:41:20 | More by PlinyBeMiney

coldmeat23

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-12-2013 16:02:17 | More by coldmeat23

TysonA

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-12-2013 15:21:45 | More by TysonA

sleuthdog

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-11-2013 02:48:33 | More by sleuthdog

yoitsarch

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-08-2013 19:58:19 | More by yoitsarch

blknikon

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-08-2013 19:18:45 | More by blknikon

kaseydad

California

4.21/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Almost forgot I had this one stuffed way back in the cellar.

Pours a murky, cloudy brown with a small frothy beige head. Ring around the glass after a few minutes. Just a touch of lacing. Floaties can be seen. Expected.

The aroma is big oak and vinegar. Cranberries and raspberries are nicely displayed. Touch of citrus.

The taste is sour yes, but subdued. There is a rather sweet finish to this. I'm liking the combo. Tart cherry. Sour raspberry right off the vine. Grape skin. Fruity esters. Defintely oaky but some nice wine characteristics are present. A touch more sour on the swallow. The acidity is strong here. My esophagus can collaborate.

Light carbonation.

Overall I really enjoyed this brew....collaboration or not. A tad sweeter than some Oud Bruin's but this works. I waited a few years to try this and it was drinking great. No need to rush and drink these as it still is doing it's thang. Finished the entire 750 myself so all is well.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 01:15:56 | More by kaseydad

IPAyForHops

California

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-03-2013 01:05:16 | More by IPAyForHops

Dactrius

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

04-28-2013 21:07:21 | More by Dactrius

grittybrews

Washington

4/5  rDev -4.1%

04-28-2013 15:06:52 | More by grittybrews

drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

04-21-2013 14:11:36 | More by drgonzo2k2

sil1

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

04-19-2013 15:06:32 | More by sil1

Doodler

Colorado

4/5  rDev -4.1%

04-17-2013 23:21:53 | More by Doodler

dhbiker0889

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

04-06-2013 16:24:01 | More by dhbiker0889

thecheapies

Pennsylvania

4.19/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Dark ruby brown. Kind of flat, but an aggressive pour yielded some big tan bubbles.

Tart cherry, tart berry, oak wood spriteness, red wine vinegar, vanilla bean, prune, toasty toffee, rum raisin, and vinous notes. Wonderful nose.

Brightly tart in a funky way. Less vinegar, more extra sharp cheddar. Red currant, tart cherry, toasty malts, some rye, raisin, and toffee. Excellently balanced between malty and sour.

Medium body. Maybe a little more. Nicely sour in the throat. Not mouth-drying. Carbonation is less disappointing now. Has some bubbly. Has very little noticeable alcohol.

Fascinatingly oaky bruin. Dying to finally open it. Gratifying now that I did.

Serving type: bottle

04-04-2013 21:14:43 | More by thecheapies

gpawned

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -16.1%

04-03-2013 22:10:11 | More by gpawned

Lare453

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

03-26-2013 21:19:44 | More by Lare453

TrickkyGangsta

Florida

5/5  rDev +19.9%

03-26-2013 16:59:18 | More by TrickkyGangsta