Crooked Stave Wild Wild Brett "Rouge" - Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project

ArchEnemyBrew

Washington

5/5  rDev +27.6%

11-17-2011 09:22:37 | More by ArchEnemyBrew

bitterbeerguy

Minnesota

4.28/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Enjoyed this in the line at Crooked Stave on Sunday.

Appears a peachy red color that quickly has some sediment sink to the bottom. The color has a mysterious mirky tint, that I thought really resembled what I thought this beer might be like.

Smell was the highlight for me of this brew. I found the aroma to be cherry, which is ironic since that isnt in the bottle. The rose aroma came through loud and clear to me.

Taste was a little disappointing, but still strong for a beer with this age on it. Cherry, nuts, perfume, cranberry, and nutmeg were the flavors I took the most. Just a hint of spice, which I really, really liked.

Overall, a nice brew. I would have loved to try this fresh. Worth trying if you like cherry sours!

Cheers!

Serving type: on-tap

05-22-2013 01:02:42 | More by bitterbeerguy

MarkyMOD

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-22-2013 00:54:38 | More by MarkyMOD

Jordantb313

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-21-2013 04:16:04 | More by Jordantb313

davey101

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +2%

04-16-2013 05:51:14 | More by davey101

311kevin

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

04-04-2013 02:16:49 | More by 311kevin

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

03-31-2013 16:56:39 | More by spycow

HuskyinPDX

Washington

3.99/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle opened on 2.12.13
Batch 6/11
Bottle 1077/1600

A - Gusher! Pours a very hazy reddish brown with a very fizzy light tan head that fades very fast.

S - Rose, floral, tart, hibicus.

T - Tart gentle floral with a rose push.

D - Good carbonation with a lighter body.

O - Floral, subtle funk, rose, nice and smooth, dry.

Serving type: bottle

02-18-2013 06:41:08 | More by HuskyinPDX

potbeercollege

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

02-07-2013 14:57:44 | More by potbeercollege

Haybeerman

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

02-06-2013 23:01:01 | More by Haybeerman

tobelerone

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2%

01-10-2013 05:18:05 | More by tobelerone

doughanson78

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

01-05-2013 04:09:22 | More by doughanson78

DavoleBomb

Ohio

3.93/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a tulip AND a weizen glass. Why two glasses? The answer is that is gushed like a mf'er and I needed another the weizen glass to salvage. Batch 6/11 and bottle #498 of 1600.

2.5 A: Murky reddish peach color. Fizzy peach colored head falls quickly.

3.5 S: Interesting nose. Brett funk is only moderate in strength, but it does give a nice outdoorzy component including wet hay, grass, apple orchard, and a dirty earthiness. Beyond that there is herbs and fruits. I assume what I am smelling are the rose hips, hibiscus, and hawthorn berries, but I'd be lying if I said I had any idea what those smell like. Otherwise, there is a touch of caramel, a touch of roast, some apple and grapey fruitiness, and a bit of peppery spiciness.

4.0 T: Taste is very good. Not as "wild" as I'd like, but well balanced and insanely drinkable. Outdoorzy funk leads the way again in the form of hay, wet grass, apple orchard, etc...(see above). A lot more of the herbal character comes out in the taste though. Potent, though well integrated, it's just the way I like it. Lots of fruitiness as well. A ton of apple with grape, plum, raisin, and a slice of orange. Again the malts are toasty with some caramel. Heavy, savory richness which is a bit strange given the brett involved, but I couldn't imagine it being better any other way. Huge "brett" finish.

4.0 M: Despite the gushing, the carbonation is fine. Heavier medium body. Lots of creaminess. Good here.

4.5 D: Very tasty beer that is far too easy to drink. I haven't had a lot of CS yet, but what I have had has been great.

Serving type: bottle

12-06-2012 03:42:28 | More by DavoleBomb

danieelol

Australia

4/5  rDev +2%

11-28-2012 14:45:59 | More by danieelol

t0rin0

California

3.25/5  rDev -17.1%

09-18-2012 02:23:24 | More by t0rin0

riored4v

Colorado

3.8/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured in to a tulip. Very carbed, ended up shooting all over my wall. Hazy red/orange color with a 2 finger, frothy head that lead to good lacing.

Smell was fairly mellow. Some definite Brett aroma of musty and barnyard smells. Slightly grainy and malty. Notes of cherry. Slight berry aroma.

Taste is light and mildy malty. Slight bitterness in the finish. Some flavors of cherry and lightly floral. Mild berry flavor. Musty and funky. Mildly tart finish. Slightly earthy.

Mouthfeel was medium/light body with high carbonation and a bone dry finish.

Overall nice beer to showcase Brett. A bit annoying I lost a good portion of the beer on my wall though.

Serving type: bottle

08-17-2012 00:23:45 | More by riored4v

dtx00

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

08-07-2012 03:20:43 | More by dtx00

HopHead84

California

3.58/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

7/7/2012

Thanks!

A: Hazy orange with a frothy white head.

S: Prominent hibiscus nose with lots of leather. Whisper of pineapple and some stone fruit. Earthy with some mineral.

T: Grainy and leathery with light orchard and stone fruit. Lightly tart with some earth. High level of Brett accompanies medicinal notes.

M: Medium body with high carbonation.

Overall: A pretty good beer if you like Brett.

Serving type: bottle

07-29-2012 22:16:44 | More by HopHead84

AndrewK

California

4/5  rDev +2%

07-08-2012 00:54:27 | More by AndrewK

jsilva

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

07-01-2012 12:43:26 | More by jsilva

AdamP

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +2%

06-27-2012 22:04:34 | More by AdamP

JAHMUR

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-24-2012 22:51:46 | More by JAHMUR

mothman

Saskatchewan (Canada)

3.08/5  rDev -21.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

1132/1600

Gusher. Lots of head. Lace left. Color is a golden orange.

Aroma: Tons of brett. Floral and herbal. Very funky. Grassy.

Taste: Super brett flavored. Medicinal funk. Floral and herbal. Mimics nose. All brett.

Mouthfeel: Smooth, but chewy. Medium bodied with a high amount of carbonation. Ends clean.

Overall, very meh. Boring brett beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2012 23:06:35 | More by mothman

drabmuh

Maryland

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in a snifter. Beer is amber and hazy with a huge head, off white medium and small bubbles, high retetntion, aggressive carbonation. Lacing is a plus.

Beer is earthy, funky, sulfury, and mildly malty, smells good.

Beer is light in body and mildly bitter, the beer is fine a strong throughout. This is probably my least favorite out of the five but it is still a great great beer. The brett and funk wins out, there is a little grassiness and tastes good. I might have it again.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2012 16:06:15 | More by drabmuh

Thorpe429

Illinois

4.05/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to drabmuh for sharing this bottle. Served in a SAVOR wine glass.

Bottle 779/1600

Pours a cloudy amber color with a large, lasting off-white head that eventually falls and leaves a few rings of lacing on the sides of the glass.

The nose brings some light barnyard and earth notes. Some cherry and light floral character in the background. Flavor has mild Brett, a touch of fruit, and a very light perfume element.

Flavor sticks around for awhile, coating the palate with a light funk, followed by a touch of bitterness on the way to a dry finish. Body is light with good carbonation.

Probably my least-favorite of the series. I didn't get enough of the additives and the Brett wasn't super forward. I liked all the components, but would have preferred for something to push forward to the front.

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2012 16:36:15 | More by Thorpe429