Sans Pagaie - The Bruery

axeman9182

New Jersey

3.9/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

750 mL bottle poured into my Brooklyn Brewery tulip. Thanks to my Reserve Society trustee JRSD fo getting this out to me.

Sans Pagaie pours more of a deep orange than a true red, with a good bit of haze to it. A couple fingers of white foam crown the beer, showing little head retention and no lacing. The nose is excellent, led by a blend of earthy funk and cherry skins. A solid supporting tart aroma rounds out the picture. The flavor profile has far more acidity than I expected. It really takes over the beer and drowns out the cherries and brett. They're both still there (though definitely the former more than the latter), but this is a very different beer than the nose had suggested. The body is very light,and paired with an expansive, active carbonation. The mouthfeel is champagne-esque. Sans Pagaie is a bit aggressive for a beer that's just out of the gates, especially compared to some classic Belgian krieks. It's definitely not without its charms though.

Serving type: bottle

07-04-2012 04:34:53 | More by axeman9182

thagr81us

South Carolina

4.28/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Served from bottle into a Bruery tulip. Poured a rosy pink red with a minimal fizzy white head that subsided to none fairly quickly. Maintained decent lacing throughout the glass. The aroma was comprised of sweet malt, tart cherry, wood, sweet cherry, and funk. The flavor was of sweet malt, funk, tart cherry, sweet cherry, sugar, funk, subtle saltiness, and subtle wood. It had a light feel on the palate with high carbonation. Overall this was a pretty good brew. The cherries on this one were one of the most intense experiences I have had to date with this fruit with both sweet and tart going on at the same time. The funk laid a nice foundation as well to follow-up everything. The mouthfeel on this one was great to say the least. Felt like little scrubbing bubbles dancing on my tongue. Definitely a must try for any sour fan out there as this one is really close to a Kriek in my opinion.

Serving type: bottle

07-03-2012 10:47:58 | More by thagr81us

jmarsh123

Indiana

4.08/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours hazy red with a minimal white head and lots of bubbles.

Smells like cherry pie filling with some barnyard funk and mustiness.

Very tart more due to acid than cherries although there is a subtle fruit flavor. Very clean flavor profile.

Light bodied high carbonation.

A very solid wild from the Bruery. Tart and clean, incredibly drinkable although no one aspect really stands out as elite.

Serving type: bottle

07-02-2012 14:26:09 | More by jmarsh123

kscaldef

Oregon

4.13/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Slightly hazed red with a touch of orange. Doesn't produce much of a head, but there's plentiful bubbles in the liquid.

S: Slightly artificial smelling cherry syrup with a little barnyard funk underneath.

T: Tart and clean. Not a whole lot of fruit flavor, but enough to make it interesting.

M: Light, refreshing, with lots of carbonation. Gets your mouthwatering nicely.

O: One of those beers that's better than the sum of it's parts. This is simple and clean and delicious, and considerable better than most Bruery sours, in my opinion. Also, kudos for making an American Wild with a reasonable ABV.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2012 23:02:54 | More by kscaldef

WillCarrera

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750 ml bottle, courtesy of Etan, poured into a tulip glass.

A- Pours a light, vibrant pinkish red color, produces little head or lacing.

S- Big cherry aroma, very juicy, some acidic tartness, earthy and haylike funk.

T- Very sour (awesome!), big cherry flavors as expected, which are mostly sour but also have a bit of juicy sweetness.

M- Medium to light bodied, nice lively carbonation, has a crisp and dry finish.

O- A really nice beer, one of the best American krieks I've had, definitely give this one a try if you like very tart, dry krieks.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2012 07:51:38 | More by WillCarrera

Etan

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750ml into a tulip - brought to a tasting with Agold and Willcarrera.

A: Looks like grapefruit juice, as a good kriek can. Reddish orange, almost no head.

S: Mild lactic aroma, syrupy cherry juice. A bit of hay. Gets fuller as it warms.

T: Really nice tart cherry, smooth hay-ish lactic taste builds. Great balanced sourness. You can tell they used puree as well (bit of a juicy sweetness to it) but it's all good.

M: Slight tingly carbonation.

O: Really solid for an American kriek. Just tasty.

Serving type: bottle

06-11-2012 13:58:47 | More by Etan

claaark13

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle poured into a Hill Farmstead tulip at slightly under cellar temp.

A - Grapefruit color, slightly more red, with a white head that quickly falls apart.

S - Sour cherries, similar to a life saver candy. Some smoothness in the background to mellow the tartness.

T - A sourness that comes through and waters the mouth. Some cherries, lemon, and buttery finish. The finish is the lacking component here.

M - Lighter, crisp, pleasant feel.

O - Decent beer but the appearance and finish really take hits on this one.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2012 20:54:21 | More by claaark13

aasher

Indiana

4.28/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Courtesy of claaark13, thanks Sean!

Sans Pagaie pours a lighter bodied grapefruit juice pinkish red in color with good carbonation but no head or lacing. It really does look like grapefruit juice or strawberry lemonade. The nose is great. It's tart and fruity with a fresh cherry juice presence. I dig it. The flavors mimic the aromas. There is a lot of sour cherry juice with nice acidity. It isn't overly complex but its a nice sour. It drinks light and dry. I'm a fan. This beer isn't too far away from a Kriek in flavor, just lighter with more tartness and is a tad on the juicy side hut its worth trying. I enjoyed it.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2012 20:53:30 | More by aasher

ptykozoon

California

3.63/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Beautiful color, a translucent grapefruit pink with a ring around the glass.

Nose is fruit. Cherries, strawberry, a dash of lemon: these notes are all a bit sugarcoated and a tad artificial. There is also the funk element - which is quite unique, not a very belgian scent, quite unique and not entirely appreciated. All together not entirely balanced but interesting nonetheless. It's like it doesn't quite know what it wants to be, therefore a bit restrained, a bit muddled.

The cherries save this beer from being mediocre. All together a watery beer, but the sweet cherries along with the astringent tart are a combination that is hard to screw up. Quite good.

Watery, a higher ABV is a must for this one. Also could use some more complexity: a dash of vanilla or more personality from the oak.

For a young brewery to produce a sour at this level reveals great potential, I look forward to sampling sours from Rue & co. in a decade or so.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2012 04:24:14 | More by ptykozoon

DovaliHops

California

4.4/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a reddish-grapefruit like color that is almost clear with a medium white head that disappears instantly. Scent is heavy with the cherries…a ton of funk reached my nose the second I popped off the cap. A bit of citrus on top of the cherries…I’m picking up grapefruit and tangerines. Just a touch of vinegar. Taste is initially delicious tangerines, which graceful transforms into tart cherries. Finish with a sweet cherry flavor on the back of the tongue. At first this beer seems extremely sour, but as you take more sips, it becomes much more balanced. Nice cherry sweetness to this beer. A bit of oak in the middle of the palate, but not nearly as much as Otiose. Mouthfeel is light bodied and very fizzy, almost soda-like. Puckering sour leads to sticky sweet. Drinkability is high. Overall, this is another outstanding sour from The Bruery. I was worried the cherries would not be as noticeable as I was hoping, but it definitely pulled through. Bravo Bruery!

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2012 05:45:47 | More by DovaliHops

merc7186

New York

4.2/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I had this beer poured from a bomber glass into a Bruery tulip glass.

A: Pinkish/Red Hue, Passes Mild Light, Decent Head that fizzes away quickly, No Lacing

S: Tart Cherries, Funky, Mild Vinegar

T: Funky, Tart Cherries, Grapefruit, Mild Vinegar

M: Average Carbonation, Light to Medium Bodied, Bitter, Tart

Overall, the best way to describe it is as a Sparkling Pink Grapefruit juice, true to the style of Sour Blonde Ale oaked on cherries. I loved it.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2012 01:43:04 | More by merc7186

craytonic

District of Columbia

3.4/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Appearance: Reddish pour, decent head, I new I was in trouble when it wasn't red enough.
Smell: Light cherries, vinegar, light funk
Taste: Light tart cherries, vinegar, slight funk, bit of oak. Needs more cherries
Mouthfeel: Very aggressive carbonation, makes it feel a bit light.
Overall: Not really that impressive, I was impressed with the apricot version and was hoping this would be its equal, alas it is not.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2012 18:30:57 | More by craytonic

Rutager

British Columbia (Canada)

3.95/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

On tap @ Provisions

Appearance. Hazy peach-amber with a finger of thick white head that doesn't last long.

Smell. Some nice light cherry, fruits and melons, light sour funk.

Taste. Cherry, light fruits, melons and berries. Light sourness and a bit of funk.

Mouthfeel. Lighter body, medium fine and lively carbonation.

Overall. Nice light fruity sour.

Serving type: on-tap

05-13-2012 23:41:36 | More by Rutager

Halcyondays

California

4.18/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On-tap at Beachwood II,

A: Pours a lovely Provencal rose with a mild fizzy white head, soft inviting look to it.

S: Cherries and some red wine vinegar, a fairly standard smell with a lot of The Bruery sours.

T: Tasty true cherry flavour with rose petals, citrus, and a hint of melon. Complex and tasty.

M: Smooth, with a lot less heavy acetic than I've had from The Bruery in the past. Moderate acidity, crisp and light-bodied.

O: One of the better sours I've had from these guys, impressive and tasty.

Serving type: on-tap

05-07-2012 03:52:04 | More by Halcyondays

FosterJM

California

4.08/5  rDev -1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

1255th Review on BA
Bottle to Bruery Tulip
750 Ml

Purchased from Bruery Provisions for $20

App- A few colors make this one up. A mix of pink, red and orange. A huge two finger head is there and then 15 second later is gone. Very fizzy. No cling or lace.

Smell- I am sitting 30 inches away from the glass and I can smell copious amounts of Cherry. Its got big funk, sour, earthiness and vinegar.

Taste- A very nice sour. A lot like Funker with an intense sour when its cold, as it warms its more layered with cherry, small vinegar and some wheat flavors. Making me have a rumble tummy. 1st time for that! I need some Tums!!

Mouth- A light medium body with a medium carbonation level. A bit dry. Huge amounts of cherry and funk remain.

Drink- Kudos to the team at The Bruery for doing this every month. They got me into sours and probably will keep me here.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2012 00:09:25 | More by FosterJM

Gobzilla

California

4.08/5  rDev -1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: poured a pinkish red in color with orangish highlights and a thin head that left a little lacing sticking to the glass.

S: I was able to detect some funky sour character, cherry fruits, a little lemon citrus, a mild acidic notes.

T: it was more acidic with apparent cherry flavor, citrus lemon accents, and underlying funky notes.

M; the brew was medium in body with a fair amount of carbonation which had a slight fruity, mild sour, funky, and slight acidic finish.

O: it was good beer all around and was def glad I got to try it.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2012 08:26:20 | More by Gobzilla

IKR

California

4.23/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Slightly cloudy Pink grapefruit color. Moderate white head that dissipated quickly. Nice looking but the head left too soon.

Smell: Mild funk and tart cherries.

Taste: Sour cherries and a touch of funk. A healthy dose of sour comes across with all the flavors. The tart cherries are present in the finish.

Mouth-feel: Fairly light bodied with a moderate but brisk carbonation results in a satisfying mouthful.

Overall: Good sour.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2012 01:38:34 | More by IKR

wethorseblanket

California

4.08/5  rDev -1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap at Clusterfork #3.

A: Pours a slightly hazy pinkish red with an initial white head which fades rapidly to a few bubbles around the rim. Not much lace.

N: Fresh, bright cherries with some tartness and mild funk.

T: Loads of juicy fresh cherries. Mostly juice with little skin or pit. Semi-sour and astringent on the finish.

M: Light body and medium carbonation. A bit to thin and watery for me and left wanting something more substantial.

O: Nice attempt, but came up a little short. Has potential with some time on it. Still refreshing and clean, but young feeling.

Serving type: on-tap

04-22-2012 20:44:15 | More by wethorseblanket

pmarlowe

California

4.2/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap at 2012 RS Initiation party. Taster glass.

A: Pours a red-tinted golden color, with a ring of white head, average retention, and decent clarity.

S: Smooth cherry and red fruit. Mildly sour. Really good stuff.

T: Mild tart cherry, some sour green apple and a hint of bright tropical fruit. Off dry.

M: Crisp, medium body and medium-high carbonation (maybe a tad on the high end).

O: This seems like more of a sour for non-sourheads. Refreshing, very easy to drink, and mildly tart with wonderful flavors. You may be let down if you are looking for something mouthpuckering. So far this is my favorite sour among the Bruery's 2012 releases.

Serving type: on-tap

03-20-2012 18:49:39 | More by pmarlowe

UCLABrewN84

California

4.38/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the Bruery Reserve Society initiation party at The Phoenix Club in Anaheim, CA.

Pours a slightly hazy red-orange with no head and no lacing. Smell is of sour cherries, slight vinegar, and some tart and funky aromas. Taste is of sour and tart cherries, funk, and some slight vinegar flavors. This beer has a good level of carbonation with a crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a very good sour with some very nice aromas and flavors.

Serving type: on-tap

03-18-2012 23:41:26 | More by UCLABrewN84