Lips Of Faith - La Folie - New Belgium Brewing

Philousa

California

2.65/5  rDev -37.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

This is a review of the 2012 version.

Very dark chestnut in appearance, violet against the light. A good amount of head dissipates to leave a small ring touching the glass. Sour aroma hits you right away. Light fruit accompanies it: strawberry, cherry, cranberry. Pretty traditional Flanders brown malt lies beneath the sourness. A little chocolate comes out with a swirl. Oak comes off a bit strong and seemed a little off. Taste starts super sour. Lots of strawberries and cherries. Some nuttiness. Oak comes through, but barely. I almost had to look for it, but it came as the beer warmed. Watery and dry.

Interesting, but not complex. The flavor was very one note and the aroma had an off smell to it, maybe diacetyl or phenols. This wasn't all together unpleasant, but definitely not worth the price. Maybe I'm spoiled by the local RRBC sours & availability of Rodenbach.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2012 03:54:39 | More by Philousa

jtladner

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-25-2013 11:38:13 | More by jtladner

bnes09

Illinois

3.26/5  rDev -23.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

Nice ruby brown color. Weak soda-like head on the pour with zero retention and almost no lacing. I anticipate that the lack of head is expected with this style.

Dark fruit aroma of prune and black cherry juice. Sweet character overall.

Some dark fruit ester notes and mild spices up front (e.g. ginger and nutmeg). Then the aggressive lactic and citric acid sourness dominates the palate, eliminating all other flavors. Finishes on the spicy end with lingering tartness. If I let it sit on my tongue for more than a second or two, the aggressively sour flavor reminds me of stomach acid. My recommendation, drink it quickly.

Light to medium bodied with a sharp, aggressive carbonation. Bone dry in the finish while leaving sticky sugars on the lips.

This may be a good example of the style but its just not my thing. I'm disappointed too because I really enjoyed Monk's cafe.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 03:50:33 | More by bnes09

csfcmitchell

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +11.2%

05-23-2013 15:59:53 | More by csfcmitchell

hannydawg

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-23-2013 14:00:47 | More by hannydawg

Callmecoon

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-23-2013 02:22:32 | More by Callmecoon

Michigan

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-21-2013 03:43:57 | More by Michigan

jgluck

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-20-2013 22:25:23 | More by jgluck

ericwa1154

Texas

5/5  rDev +17.1%

05-20-2013 21:57:25 | More by ericwa1154

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-20-2013 03:59:11 | More by Kmat10

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-20-2013 01:42:35 | More by Ctrauty

510a

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-19-2013 21:47:27 | More by 510a

Kreko7

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-19-2013 15:53:07 | More by Kreko7

ShawnMH

Indiana

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-19-2013 15:36:13 | More by ShawnMH

TheConnMan

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-19-2013 06:07:34 | More by TheConnMan

smartassboiler

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-18-2013 22:31:11 | More by smartassboiler

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.75/5  rDev +11.2%

05-18-2013 21:22:21 | More by Photekut

Fargrow

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -18%

05-18-2013 19:30:57 | More by Fargrow

HopBrain

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-18-2013 16:22:38 | More by HopBrain

jono0101

Missouri

5/5  rDev +17.1%

05-18-2013 15:48:34 | More by jono0101

ShemRahBoo

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-18-2013 15:13:58 | More by ShemRahBoo

badboy7113

Florida

4/5  rDev -6.3%

05-18-2013 03:11:49 | More by badboy7113

FranzBC

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

05-17-2013 20:10:37 | More by FranzBC

MarioM

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-17-2013 05:27:21 | More by MarioM

Syracuse12

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

05-17-2013 05:07:22 | More by Syracuse12