Jaune Quatre (Sole Composition Series) - Gin Barrel Aged - Upright Brewing Company

drabmuh

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

01-16-2013 19:05:41 | More by drabmuh

Myst

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-11-2013 01:09:22 | More by Myst

jacewg

District of Columbia

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-11-2013 01:08:17 | More by jacewg

spycow

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-01-2013 05:42:23 | More by spycow

bauermj

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

04-21-2013 17:21:37 | More by bauermj

AlexFields

Tennessee

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

01-07-2013 00:29:16 | More by AlexFields

Thorpe429

Illinois

3.48/5  rDev -15.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Big thanks to boralyl for sending this out my way. Served in a tumbler. Clear golden-peach color. The nose is slightly gin-like with some floral and earthy nights. The flavor is a bit spicy with floral notes. Touch of pepper. Very light and crisp. Good brew.

Serving type: bottle

12-16-2012 20:01:55 | More by Thorpe429

Anonymous1

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

11-16-2012 08:11:19 | More by Anonymous1

MasterSki

Illinois

4.2/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Bottle #41/65. Thanks to Matt for sharing this one. Served in a taster pint glass.

A - White foam settles to a solid cap, leaving a few splotches of lace behind. Hazed golden orange body.

S - Tons of gin presence, with botanical notes of juniper, herbs, and berries. There's a touch of lemony lactic sourness, and only hints of the base Saison.

T - The taste has a bit more of the base Saison, with grain, farmhouse yeast, and a bit of stone fruit malt. There's also more funk here mixing with the light lactic acidity and botanical gin flavors.

M - Fairly light in body, with nice spritz, and a very dry and tannic texture. No alcohol presence, although one wouldn't expect any at only 4.5%.

D - A really excellent beer and another successful gin barrel example. I don't even really like gin and I thought this worked really well. I would happily drink this again, and I'm glad they're making this one semi-regularly.

Serving type: bottle

11-15-2012 23:44:23 | More by MasterSki

Shmeal

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

09-08-2012 18:00:44 | More by Shmeal

AndrewK

California

4/5  rDev -2.7%

07-07-2012 04:44:13 | More by AndrewK

imperialking

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-30-2012 21:44:31 | More by imperialking

WeisGuy

New York

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

04-23-2012 01:17:12 | More by WeisGuy

pperez38

California

4/5  rDev -2.7%

01-31-2012 10:45:55 | More by pperez38

womencantsail

California

3.9/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Thanks for sharing, Bobby.

A: This one pours a fairly clear golden color with a tall white head.

S: Smells a lot like gin. Tons of juniper berries with a strong overall herbal aroma. There is a touch of green apple skins, lemon peel, some pepper, and pale malts which give just a very light sweetness.

T: As with the aroma, there is a very strong gin character. Plenty or herbal and floral notes with a touch of oak. A bit of a lemon and lime thing going on with a subtle tartness. Not much malt flavor/sweetness to it.

M: Medium bodied with a medium to high level of carbonation.

O: You definitely have to enjoy the juniper type character that this beer has, but if you do, this is a winner.

Serving type: bottle

09-03-2011 23:02:38 | More by womencantsail

HopHead84

California

3.68/5  rDev -10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

8/27/2011

Bottle shared at Woodshop Classix by Bobby, thanks! Bottle # 9/65.

A: Hazy orange with a frothy fleeting head.

S: Pronounced floral notes, redolent of rose, with strong gin characteristics. Juniper blends with orange, apple, and peach. Malt is grainy, and there's a light pepper note.

T: The flavor is also very floral with a light herbal quality. Gin manifests itself in the form of juniper. Fruit notes are vibrant, reminiscent of orange, lemon, peach, and grapefruit. The finish has a light pepper-like spiciness.

M: Medium in body with moderate carbonation.

Overall: An interesting beer that also happens to be pretty good, though not highly drinkable. Definitely worth trying.

Serving type: bottle

09-01-2011 05:03:29 | More by HopHead84

hopsbreath

Oregon

4.05/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Bottle bought at the tasting room for $15. Split the 750ml with my wife TulipSnifter in our pair of Duvel tulips. Bottle #30/65.

A: Slightly murky passion fruit with minimal lacing. After the three finger snow white head recedes, a wispy cap with a thick glass ring remain throughout my time with it. 4/5

S: A good dose of dirty citrus hits immediately. The spice of the base Four really comes through well. A splash of funkiness differs from the cleaner aroma of the Four though. Nothing hides here. A very pungent and strong aroma. 4/5

T: Four is a semi-sour saison itself. Tossed in a barrel for a few months, its lower pH citrus comes to play even more. The wood is definitely a supporting actor and contributes a damp muskiness. The flowers? Maybe not identifiable as a brewing ingredient, but the springtime freshness of the whole bouquet is appreciated. A lot of flavor for such a "small beer". 4/5

M: Sip, swallow, palate dry, repeat. A light, crisp drink that pairs best with the warming season. 4.5/5

O: Not sure if the $15 price tag is justified, but it's a damn good beer none the less. Another winning sour from the best barrel aged wild beer maker in town. 4/5

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2011 08:51:53 | More by hopsbreath

vkv822

Oregon

4/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12oz pour at the tasting room.

Pours a slight hazy golden yellow with a fair white head.

The aroma is of peppery, lemony saison yeast, with quite a bit of floral notes. A bit of a funky finish as well.

The taste is a bit more balanced out then the nose, but follows the same profile of peppery, lemony yeast, along with nice floral notes and a tart dry finish.

The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with good medium carbonation.

I am glad I had the opportunity to try this beer, quite refreshing and tart. Despite the low ABV I could see this aging quite gracefully for about a year or so.

Serving type: on-tap

05-28-2011 01:44:03 | More by vkv822