Contemplation Ale
Brewery Vivant

Contemplation AleContemplation Ale
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From:
Brewery Vivant
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Bière de Garde
Ranked #58
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
83
Ranked #23,709
Avg:
3.67 | pDev: 11.99%
Reviews:
30
Ratings:
156
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 14, 2022
Added:
Feb 03, 2011
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  16
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Rated: 4.23 by Jacob_Schneider616 from Michigan

Apr 14, 2022
 
Rated: 3.69 by beersampler6 from Michigan

Jun 11, 2021
 
Rated: 3.08 by cindiwindi1025 from Michigan

May 01, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by rare_bird from Michigan

Dec 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4.67 by Jim67 from Michigan

Jul 22, 2019
 
Rated: 3.25 by fosters9 from New York

Nov 05, 2018
 
Rated: 3.69 by robotic_being from Illinois

Jul 21, 2018
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Reviewed by Wolvmar from Michigan

3.47/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Working on day old memory...

Pour: on tap at BCC. Served in a pint glass. Golden color with slight amber tone. Some head but don’t recall any lacing or clouds.

Nose: very subtle sweetness from the malts or honey. Not real distinct.

Taste: somewhat bland at first but grew on my as it warmed. Bready malts with some depth. Subtle caramel, spice, honey tones.

Mouthfeel: moderate to low carbonation. Somewhat viscous but not heavy feeling. Very smooth and easy drinking.

Overall: good but not special. Maybe gets better the second time around? I wouldn’t dissuade anyone from trying this but it won’t bi in my regular rotation.
Jun 18, 2018
 
Rated: 3.77 by Timc32 from Michigan

Jun 11, 2018
 
Rated: 4.24 by Mikecd234 from Michigan

May 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.65 by JoeLev from Ohio

Mar 31, 2018
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Reviewed by Roguer from Connecticut

3.84/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Billed as a golden ale, the body is more of a burnished brown, nearly opaque, and topped by a slight, pinkish head. Retention is buoyed by an incredible level of bubble activity.

Aroma is quite pleasant: caramel grains, honey, flowers, brown sugar, wine, bubblegum.

Sweet and grainy on the palate: brown sugar and caramel, prunes, and wheat bread, with strong banana, clove, and bubblegum building in the finish.

Medium-to-full bodied and smooth.

This is a pretty enjoyable and surprising brew. I wouldn't put it in my regular rotation, but it's pleasant enough, and a brew I'd definitely enjoy on tap at the local bar.
Mar 30, 2018
 
Rated: 3.85 by Giggy from Michigan

Mar 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4.34 by QianBokSubai from Michigan

Sep 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.67 by Calraven from Michigan

Jun 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.78 by Lukass from Ohio

May 13, 2017
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Reviewed by mtemerowski from Michigan

3.07/5  rDev -16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
I was expecting something different.
Look: deep amber maybe somewhat golden brown. Crystal clear.
Smell: a yeasty aroma with some sort of spiciness.
Taste. Somewhat spicy but crisp and smooth. I was expecting something a little sweet but didn't get any sweetness. not a lot of carbonation either.
May 04, 2017
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Reviewed by Blackop555 from Michigan

3.83/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours light cloudy, coppery orange. Thick, short, off white head that fades after a bit to a lasting ring.

Smells yeast, spice, bready malt, light citrus and a hint of Honey.

Tastes bready malt, citrus, light grassy, light spice. Followed by light hint of Honey and grain. Finish is dry with light bitterness and yeasty linger. Medium body and creamy medium carbonation.
May 04, 2017
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Reviewed by haoquanlin from Michigan

3.79/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pint on tap. Pours a clear yellow color with really no head to speak of. Aromas of Belgian yeast, some spice, light sweetness. Tastes similar. A touch sweet, though doesn’t have a honey taste. Easy drinker; makes me think of summer.
May 03, 2017
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Rated by Austin_Madagame from Michigan

2.43/5  rDev -33.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25
Very interesting beer. Glad I tried it but wouldn't have it again
May 02, 2017
Contemplation Ale from Brewery Vivant
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 156 ratings