Cuvee-Brut - Brouwerij Liefmans

SkeeterHawk

Texas

4.03/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I picked this beer up at the Woodland Specs recently also since it was new to the area. Let's give it a shot.

Appearance: Pours a pretty dark garnet color with a small slightly pink-red to mostly tan colored head that really never grew after a pretty fast pour for such a beer. There was about 1/8" of head for a little over a minute, and then there were just bubbles rising, hitting the top, and popping.

Aroma: I can easily pick up the cherries and a little bit of wood along with a slight hint of wild character. This beer is really cold, and it is already pretty inviting, I am anxious to come back to it when it warms. As the beer warms up, the aroma gets a bit sweeter with some toffee notes coming out to accentuate the fruit and wildness. Overall it has a very pleasant aroma.

Taste: The flavor is pretty malty and sweet with evident cherries that come across more like dark cherries in the flavor than I picked up in the nose. The body is medium to light with ample carbonation in the mouth. The subtle tartness is coming out in the flavor as well and is giving a nice earthy edge to the flavor. As the beer is starting to warm up some, there is a dark caramel or toffee character coming out. The finish is owned by the sweetness. The carbonation provides a bit of balance, the alcohol is contributing slightly here too. It is definitely getting better as it warms up.

Opinion: Overall this is a pretty darn good fruit beer. I personally would like the funk turned up a bit to make it more tart, and add some complexity to the finish, but as it is, it is a good beer and I wouldn't mind drinking it again someday...maybe on tap or something. I am not a huge fan of fruit beers normally, but there is nothing wrong with this one. I would probably start my session with the beer a little warmer next time...maybe 55F?

Serving type: bottle

09-02-2011 00:17:19 | More by SkeeterHawk

dalepryor

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-07-2013 20:50:11 | More by dalepryor

laxer8811

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-06-2013 01:38:38 | More by laxer8811

SadMachine

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-05-2013 20:57:37 | More by SadMachine

Efay

Illinois

4.58/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A- Beer has a dark, reddish mahogany color, and the beer is translucent. There is minimal foam and lacing.

S- Sweet, fresh, earthly cherries, that gives it some characteristics of wine. I can also get some wood, maybe oak.

T- Taste like a cherry tart, so its sweet and sour at the same time. It almost tastes like there are mixed berries in here, like raspberries and black cherries.

M- Moderate body and high in carbonation. Didn't even have to touch the cork, just loosened the cage and it exploded.

O- Wow, I really enjoy sour beers, it's just another side to beer that needs to be exposed. I feel like it could of used some more booze, and it would be perfect. Still world class in my book. Extremely balanced.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 00:55:00 | More by Efay

MSandahl23

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

04-26-2013 19:07:51 | More by MSandahl23

eric5bellies

Australia

3.88/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Drank from my Duvel Tulip

A - Pours a deep mahogany cloudy colour with an off white head that reduces to a film

S - Plenty of sweet sugars and cherries, and hints of oak

T - Up front tastes like lolly water then followed by sour, oak aged qualities that almost balances out the sweetness.

M - Medium body and carbonation

O - These beers aren't really my thing however I appreciate the balance in this one. If they used real fruit it would be outstanding

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 11:05:52 | More by eric5bellies

BigJim5021

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

04-20-2013 06:29:49 | More by BigJim5021

lpayette

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

04-20-2013 02:45:48 | More by lpayette

jandadeboer

Texas

4.48/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Liefmans Cuvee-Brut is a solid Kriek. It is not as sweet as other Krieks, so those that don't enjoy Krieks too sweet, try this one. It doesn't pour much head, but the taste is not flat. If you are thinking about trying a Kriek and hesitant on the fruit beers, this is a good one to try first.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2013 17:44:50 | More by jandadeboer

mitlinks

Switzerland

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-10-2013 17:19:27 | More by mitlinks

avschmitt

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

04-09-2013 15:17:26 | More by avschmitt

Mkyolver

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -20.9%

04-08-2013 17:23:44 | More by Mkyolver

Samuel906

California

3.79/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Looked for this beer for a long time and finally found it in a little shop in San Diego. This poured a lot darker than i was expecting. Amber with a strong red hue. Light head that has good retention, slightly pink. Smell is yeast, cider, lime and cherries. Wonderfully refreshing taste, just a touch too sweet. Tons of cherry, slightly tart from citrus. Feel is light and crisp. Super refreshing. No booze. This is terrific, and was a big hit with the ladies. Only qualm is its slightly too sweet, and could use a touch more carbonation. Cherries galore!

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2013 03:11:46 | More by Samuel906

abex44

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

04-04-2013 05:34:56 | More by abex44

claytong

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

03-31-2013 19:53:43 | More by claytong

nitter

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

03-30-2013 04:36:38 | More by nitter

Sparky44

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.7%

03-25-2013 01:52:25 | More by Sparky44

BGsWo22

New York

4/5  rDev -2.7%

03-20-2013 22:29:14 | More by BGsWo22

woemad

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

03-16-2013 23:27:15 | More by woemad

soccerfancooch

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

03-12-2013 18:49:50 | More by soccerfancooch

rheimbro

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -14.8%

03-09-2013 04:20:17 | More by rheimbro

jrohrbacher

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

03-06-2013 02:21:59 | More by jrohrbacher

nickfl

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

03-06-2013 01:04:57 | More by nickfl

mscudder

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

03-03-2013 23:22:01 | More by mscudder