Cuvee Des Jacobins Rouge - Brouwerij Bockor N.V.

jgasparine

Maryland

3.7/5  rDev -14.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2 | overall: 3

A- Poured a beautiful bright reddish brown, typical of the style; atop which sat a thin (1-finger) white head, which slowly receded, leaving a bit of lacing behind. No visible carbonation from the side of the glass...

S- Gorgeous sweet & sour nose (also typical of the style). The sweet comes through as raw candy sugar, and the sour comes through as cider vinegar. Further examination reveals hints of copper (metallic) and soy sauce.

T- The sour notes of these beer are much bigger than anticipated... acetobacter and lactobacillus are definitely present, and this sour/bitter character is further enhanced by presumed oak tannins. The anticipated sweet notes are here, but nonetheless eclipsed by the sour. The finish is very dry and sour.

M- Body is quite thin, and the carbonation is so fine, I'm tempted to call this "under-carbonated"...

D- I enjoyed trying this beer, but could not consider ordering another 12 oz. glass... the sourness and dryness of the beer becomes overpowering with time (perhaps as the beer warms?), and I prefer to have the accompaniment of "sweet" with this style.

Serving type: on-tap

08-13-2009 14:18:34 | More by jgasparine

Liverpool08

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bring on the Funk, Bring on the Sour! A great pour of dark cherry red. Smells of dried cherries, a little lemon and Belgian Funk! The taste is even better. Gives that great sour cherry pucker at first, then you get the great funk you get from good Belgian beers. Nice dry smooth mouthfeel. Not a bitter sour but a good sour.

Serving type: on-tap

08-09-2009 18:19:33 | More by Liverpool08

beertooth

Illinois

4/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the Map room

A deep amber liquid with a thin ring or darkish off-white head.

The nose is full of cherries, funk, musty oak, some slight balsamic vinegar as well.

Taste follows the noses with tons of oaky tannins, lot's of sour cherry, lemon, a little funky funk goodness. Less balsamic character than the nose. Finishes very sour, a little more slick than dry.

Mouthfeel has a lot of bubble bite.

This is a very sour and refreshing flanders red. Dare I say I like it more than La Folie, gasp!?

Serving type: on-tap

08-08-2009 20:57:59 | More by beertooth

justJohn

Illinois

4.55/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Very well done example of the style. Tawny red in color with a tightly compacted, meringue-like head which dissipates quickly. Sharp lactic notes upfront with a measured amount of acetic acid and a refreshingly dry finish. Dried dark cherries, lactic acid, balsamic vinegar and wet leather predominate on the nose with a slight chocolatey/toasted malt undertone. Medium-thin mouthfeel. I know it's a bold statement but this rivals both Rodenbach Grand Cru and Panil. If you can find it, try it.

Serving type: on-tap

08-06-2009 08:38:51 | More by justJohn

Maction

Illinois

4.15/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: This was a nice reddish mahogany beer, with a straw-colored head that left patterns of lace down the side of the goblet.

S: Smelled of sweet and sour yeasty bread, with dark stone fruit accents.

T: I tasted brandy, buttery oak, and some earthy but understated swampiness. I also had that almost metallic, tangy sweetness that my wife identifies as Grape Kool-Aid, more pronounced in St. Bernardus ABT 12.

M: It had enough heft and bubble to transport the flavors and aromas.

D: Not a session beer, but a very pleasant way to end and evening. I would definitely order this again, despite the high price.

Notes: I was hesitant to order this at $9 a pour, but I found it to be a very nice and unique red, somewhere between Rodenbach Grand Cru and St bernardus ABT 12 with some gueuze to lighten it up.

Serving type: on-tap

07-15-2009 17:50:58 | More by Maction

philipquarles

Louisiana

3.28/5  rDev -24.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Draught at Dirty Truth. Pours opaque dark red without much of a head. Smells surprisingly sweet, with lots of typical sour cherry. Pretty acetic. A bit of barnyard 'funkiness', though that's really in the back seat here. Tastes of sour cherry, with artificial sweetening pretty evident, unfortunately. Quite fruity. Not what one would expect of a sour/lambic mix.

Serving type: on-tap

07-14-2009 05:45:59 | More by philipquarles

Sean9689

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On-tap @ Small Bar Division.
Poured into a snifter.

A - Pours a light brown/dark reddish color. White fizzy head, some lacing left behind along the sides of the glass.

S - Tart/sour cherries, light fruit, funk.

T - Perfect mix of fuck, sour/tart, and subtle fruit.

M - Light and fizzy. Very nice and smooth. Clean dry finish.

D - Super-easy to drink. A very good sour!

Serving type: on-tap

07-10-2009 01:57:04 | More by Sean9689

Casey10

Maine

4.6/5  rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Got to try on tap from Lions Pride given as a on the house drink from the owner (thank you Chris).

A - red hue cherry like coloring.

S - Nice smell fruity

T - really nice smooth a sour taste with cherries being the main component.

M - Tart yet smooth again cherries.

D - Could drink a bunch of these. Very smooth was so glad I got to try this very good !!!

Serving type: on-tap

07-08-2009 23:07:31 | More by Casey10

deltatauhobbit

Maine

4.53/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Had on-tap at the newly opened Lion's Pride in Brunswick, this is a beer even my girlfriend enjoyed.

Pours a dark red/purple color, not much head and no lacing, kinda looks like a carbonated wine.

The aroma lends itself to some sour funk with a good fruitiness (but not in the overly sugary way).

Taste is quite the kick, strong sour/tart presence but after the first few sips you get used to it, good fruity presence with good carbonation, not thick or sugary or cloyingly sweet either, a good balance overall and a good sourish selection for a new Maine beer bar to have.

Serving type: on-tap

07-08-2009 03:11:34 | More by deltatauhobbit

tendermorsel

Massachusetts

4.47/5  rDev +3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On draft at Armsby Abbey.

Never heard of this beer or brewery but when I inquired with the waitress about and she said it was a sour red I had to give it a try.

Great red to purple color typical for this style. Thin head which disappeared rather quickly. Moderate lacing in my tulip glass. Ok nose. A little finky with some sweet fruits rising from the beer. Quite vinous. Very lactic with a slight vinegar tinge on the back end. Cherries and rasberries in the background. Very complex. A great example of the style. I don't know how many of these I could drink in a sitting but quite refreshing. Awesome sour for sure.

Reccomended especially if you like sour, funky beers. Great example of the style.

Serving type: on-tap

06-28-2009 20:27:35 | More by tendermorsel