Jack D'or - Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project

bobhits

Kentucky

2.83/5  rDev -30.8%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Orange yellow color, a bit of haze but not what one expects from a belgian style beer focused on the yeast. A nice head formed but a minute later there's no lacing or head remaining. Held to the light the color goes nearly completely yellow with just enough density that I can't see through it. Again lighter in color than expected.

Not much going on here. A bit of spice and a slight sweet/fruit flavor from the yeast.

Pretty things claims there's no spice or sugar added. It isn't a sweet beer so no surprise there. The beer however has a nice spicy finish from the yeast and I have to give them credit for using 4 yeasts to creating this much complex flavor. Dry flavored beer with a bit of fruity hops and spices from yeast. I sadly can't really pull out any unique flavors, sure pears and herbs.

This is a surprisingly light bodied beer. The lower abv and no added sugar leaves a nice dry finish, but despite all this the beer's finish is long and lingering. Drinks like a high abv beer but still the dry body seems to work well for me.

I like the use of a blend of yeasts. I like that this isn't sweet. I like how there's a spice flavor without the use of spice. All that said this isn't just not my idea of a beer, but it frankly isn't all that good. I like the idea, but the end result is an interesting but not enjoyable beer. I think people who like this style of beer well be rather happy with it, but if this isn't a style you really seek out this is an easy beer to pass on.

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2013 11:09:22 | More by bobhits

CDCNAM

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-20-2013 16:21:35 | More by CDCNAM

GarthDanielson

New Hampshire

4.21/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a bomber into a shaker pint, the beer is a bright, slightly hazed, heavily carbonated, golden-maize coloring with a tall, frothy, white, clingy head. Aromas of lemon peel, clove, and pepper on a biscuit backbone with some fruity highlights. Well balanced aromas. Flavors are roasty and spicy on the forward tongue, with a tart citrus backbone. All-spice, nutmeg, and grains of paradise, with tart lemon and grapefruit notes all blending together very well. Roasty overlays, with a tangy mouthfeel. The body is light, and remains crisp with the flavor profiles and the carbonation. Smooth, slightly filmy finish, with spicy lingerings. Very soild brew, and a great representation of the style.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 01:42:27 | More by GarthDanielson

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-18-2013 21:57:55 | More by jbarletto

thesarahfuller

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-18-2013 00:55:45 | More by thesarahfuller

klawburke

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-17-2013 21:47:42 | More by klawburke

naphi23

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-17-2013 01:23:57 | More by naphi23

BigJim5021

Indiana

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-15-2013 09:51:03 | More by BigJim5021

ScottieD

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-11-2013 01:40:57 | More by ScottieD

FishHeadCukie

New Hampshire

4.75/5  rDev +16.1%

05-08-2013 14:08:10 | More by FishHeadCukie

Larryken

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-07-2013 23:07:20 | More by Larryken

ILiveOffHops

New Hampshire

5/5  rDev +22.2%

05-07-2013 02:02:33 | More by ILiveOffHops

HawkIPA

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-06-2013 17:24:28 | More by HawkIPA

BigOldOaf

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-05-2013 01:27:06 | More by BigOldOaf

jayhunter357

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -20.5%

05-04-2013 22:58:45 | More by jayhunter357

In_Control_Mike

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-04-2013 22:45:31 | More by In_Control_Mike

becorwin86

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-02-2013 16:58:10 | More by becorwin86

emottram

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

04-30-2013 21:26:50 | More by emottram

Beerswag

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

04-30-2013 15:55:40 | More by Beerswag

Brew33

Ohio

3/5  rDev -26.7%

04-30-2013 12:09:00 | More by Brew33

BAsbill

California

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

04-30-2013 05:00:14 | More by BAsbill

Mleblanc25

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10%

04-30-2013 00:20:28 | More by Mleblanc25

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

04-29-2013 06:33:18 | More by Kelp

DIPAFAN

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.2%

04-29-2013 01:19:21 | More by DIPAFAN

safaricook

Netherlands

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

04-27-2013 21:59:36 | More by safaricook