Bière De L'Amitié (Green Flash & Brasserie St. Feuillien) - Brasserie St. Feuillien

woosterbill

Connecticut

2.63/5  rDev -36.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

On-tap at Prime 16 into a St. Feuillien chalice. Cheers to proper glassware!

A: Very lightly hazed light gold body underneath a finger of persistent, delicate white foam. Absolutely outstanding retention and good lacing. Great looking BSPA.

S: Citrus hops, pale malts, and pronounced artificial plastic-y astringency. Weird.

T: Big medicinal, phenolic, band-aid notes up front, with fruity yeast only showing up at the very tail end. Bitter overall, but more from the medicinal astringency than the hops. Not great. Kind of bad, actually.

M: Medium body with plenty of sharp carbonation.

D: Difficult to finish - not because of the alcohol, but rather the flavor.

Notes: I really, really wanted to like this beer. I love Green Flash (especially their IPAs), and was excited finally to see something they had a hand in in CT. Unfortunately, this doesn't hold a candle to West Coast IPA (much less their DIPA). Possibly the most medicinal beer I've ever had, which is not a good thing. Thanks to P16 for the opportunity to try it.

Cheers!

Serving type: on-tap

07-29-2010 01:52:19 | More by woosterbill

HopHead84

California

2.95/5  rDev -28.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2

3/6/2011

On tap at Churchill's in a snifter.

A: Vibrant straw golden with a soft fizzy white head.

S: Belgian yeast, wheat, and strong coriander. A dash of rye and a little orange. Subtle floral notes. Perfumey and aromatic.

T: Coriander is strong, with orange and a little pepper and grass. I get some bubblegum . Finish is spicy. 

M: Medium light body with lower high carbonation. Dry mouthfeel.

Overall: Insipid. Wouldn't want to drink much of this. Actually, I wouldn't want to drink any quantity of it again.

Serving type: on-tap

03-07-2011 00:42:49 | More by HopHead84

corby112

Pennsylvania

3.3/5  rDev -20.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Draft at the Falling Rock Taphouse in Denver, CO.

Pours a clear golden orange color with golden yellowish orange hues and a two finger frothy, soapy white head that slowly settles into a thick lasting ring. Chunks of soap lacing left behind.  

Sweet estery, light fruit aroma with hints of zesty peppery spice, alcohol, bubblegum and earthy, soily hops.  Belgian esters are  very prominent with bubblegum, light fruit and zesty peppery spice.

Medium bodied with a dry earhy hop preence up front which isn't too bitter. This is complimented by zesty peppery spice, notably coriander, pepper and bitter hops.  There's also a strong Belgian estery light fruit presence with hints of bubblegum, apple and strawberry.  alcohol phenols and heat toward thw finish.  The 9.5% is decently nsskrd with heat toward the finish and slight wamrth in the chest.  Faint malts underneath but this beer is all spice and hop up front followed by sweet fruit and bubblegum with booziness in finish.  

Serving type: on-tap

06-21-2011 06:44:57 | More by corby112

johndoe8

California

3.35/5  rDev -19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Well, I'm a little torn. It looked good, smelled good, tasted ok, but in the end, I just got sick of it after about 12oz.

The head was enoooormous. It just tasted like a very average belgian pale, with some spice notes (biere de garde? but i think that was their intention), but very average as far as belgian pales go.

Serving type: bottle

03-13-2011 07:09:08 | More by johndoe8

ncaudle

Virginia

3.45/5  rDev -16.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

on tap into a Gulden Draak tulip.

poured a gold / light orange with about an inch head. very cloudy...

the smell was very citrusy yet filled with spice and a saison like funk. probably my favorite part of this brew. while taste and smell go hand in hand, I preferred to smell it than the taste.

very carbonated. similar to the few Green Flash brews I have had. for my tastes, too carbonated...

is it just me or does this brew seem almost as if it is a blend of Green Flash IPA and the Feuillien Saison?

Serving type: on-tap

08-06-2010 19:39:44 | More by ncaudle

mdfb79

New York

3.55/5  rDev -14.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

From 7/24/10 notes. Got to try at the Captain Lawrence cdc release.

a - Pours a murky golden color with one inch of white head.

s - Smells of floral and citrus hops, as well as a little bit of spices.

t - Tastes of spices, yeast, and citrus hops and fruits.

m - Light to medium body and moderate carbonation.

d - A decent Belgian style ale. Probably wouldn't seek out again.

Serving type: bottle

07-27-2010 01:32:50 | More by mdfb79

doughanson78

Washington

3.6/5  rDev -13%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

750ml bottle poured into a snifter.

A: Golden straw color. Pretty hazy like a Hefe. Huge head, three fingers. Very fluffy. Great retention and lacing.

S: Very spicy. Corriander? Cloves. Lemon. Alcohol.

T: Cloves. Spices. Lemon.

M: Medium bodied. Sticky feel.

O: Decent brew. Probably not for me. Little to sweet/sour.

Serving type: bottle

07-17-2011 00:40:55 | More by doughanson78

Cyberkedi

Georgia

3.65/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

The sample I bought popped like champagne, but at least I didn't get a beer "Old Faithful." Nevertheless, open with care - and be damned careful where you point the bottle because that cork is likely to come shooting out like a bullet! Strong, fruity aroma has banana and apple components, a yeasty underpinning, and hints of malt, wheat and honey. Pours a clear, bright solar yellow with a fluffy and very thick, if not too persistent, white head. Fruity flavor has a strong grassy component, a little like lettuce or spinach that is past its prime, as well as hints of yeast, woody hop bitterness, and honey sweetness. That vegetable component seems to lessen as I drink it, but it does bug me. Sorry, a point off there. Smooth texture has a lively fizz and good body. I love collaboration brews - they may not always be the best, but they're fun to try.

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2012 21:32:46 | More by Cyberkedi

ArrogantB

Colorado

3.68/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750ml bottle $13. Nice orange color, decent head and a hoppy aroma. Citrus wafts up as well as a distinct spiciness. The flavor was more hops, citrus, and spices and well done I might say. I could not help but think this was distinctly influenced by Green Flash as it reminded me a bot of their tripel and le freak.

Serving type: bottle

09-12-2010 00:41:55 | More by ArrogantB

buschbeer

Ohio

3.68/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750ml bottle
Lot 2699
Served in a tulip glass
From notes 4-10-11

A - It pours a clear yellow. It is topped with a mountain of white head.

S - The aroma is grass and light banana notes.

T - I get weak banana and clove. I also get some alcohol on the finish.

O - It was a nice beer but nothing remarkable.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2011 17:31:05 | More by buschbeer

Immortale25

Florida

3.69/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Poured into a Saint Somewhere wine-style glass. Label says 22/04/12.

A- Pours a light golden color with a 1/2 inch white head that retains a bit then fizzles down to a thin ring around the edge of the glass and a patch of surface foam. Not much lacing.

S- Soft citrus aroma that's surrounded by an undeniable aroma of oxidation. Yeast is present but only in a sharp context, not the rich note I was looking for and had experienced when drinking this same beer on tap.

T- Slight wet cardboard taste but the citrus and yeast glean through making it enjoyable. The age has certainly toned down the alcohol since it's detectable but very subdued, so that's a plus. A bit glassy tasting, but not too bad. Notes of lemon, coriander and even apple.

M- Very spritzy from the lively medium-high carbonation. Light body and a tangy feel.

O- Wow, this was so much better on tap. It's almost like two different beers. I think what's mainly missing is the hop character. After sitting for so long, the hops merely lost their luster and are nearly undetectable. Probably what those off flavors and smells were: deteriorated hops. My advice is, if you see this on draft somewhere, order one immediately. But, if you see a bottle priced over ten bucks (mine was $14), don't waste your money. Still, it's decent for what it's become.

Serving type: bottle

10-12-2012 04:46:55 | More by Immortale25

GilGarp

Colorado

3.7/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Stamped 22/04/12.

750mL bottle, cork with strap, served cool into a globe. Beware of this cork - it comes out with great force!

Pretty cool to see a colaboration between a brewery that has been around less than 10 years with one that was established in 1125!

Appearance is a hazy golden yellow color with thick soapy-looking white head. It settles gradually but leaves very little lace.

Aroma is fresh mint and sweet lemons. There is a little bit of Belgian yeast character but very little of the west coast hops that I was expecting.

Flavor is almost shocking because it is so strong and bitter but yet it has the same characteristics as the aroma. For me that means mostly lemon citrus and fresh mint. Of course there is more than that going on but that's the main focus. In the background are more subtle flavors associated with Belgian trippels and strong pales namely black pepper, barnyard funk, and clove.

Mouthfeel is medium-light in body but practically over-carbonated. I know a lot of the beers in this category are big in bubbles but this really detracts from the enjoyment. I'll probably let it sit so it flattens out.

Overall a tasty collaborative brew but unfortunately not worth the high price.

Serving type: bottle

10-07-2010 23:39:11 | More by GilGarp

aepb1

Florida

3.7/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A- Hazy yellow-orange body with a massive, airy, white head

S- Typical belgian, yeasty, bananas and citrus, inviting clove

T- Citrus up front, clove and banana with a bready malt middle with an alcohol/carbonation bite to finish this

M- Medium/light body with more than average carbonation that bites in the finish

O- A nice beer but not much above average

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2011 20:43:01 | More by aepb1

salvo

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Served in a flute at Novare Res in Portland, Maine.

Quarter inch head dissipated to nothing with the Amarillo hops dominant, lending a lemony nose over yellow to yellow-orange -- lemony soap rather than fresh fruit.

Fizziness was the first sensation followed by a long sour flavoured middle with a sharp hoppy lingering end. Medium body in the mouth. My enjoyment built with each sip, ending much more satisfied than I began. It was a wonderful companion to a plate of speck and semi-soft Landaff cows' milk cheese from Vermont.

Drinkable, rich, and memorable.

Serving type: on-tap

07-19-2010 02:55:57 | More by salvo

kingcrowing

Vermont

3.78/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap poured into a tulip.

Pours a light clear amber with a small white head, light bubbles. Nose is wheat and sharp, a bit of lemon and spice, great.

Taste is sharp an tart, nice hoppy bite rounded out by a very solid spicy yeast. Very clean and crisp - very good.

Serving type: on-tap

05-14-2011 22:29:19 | More by kingcrowing

DenverLogan

Colorado

3.78/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Clear yellow gold, lingering small head with lace, big horse blanket, light malt and anise aroma. Flavors of bubblegum, sweet malt, pineapple, some light bitterness. Signification carbonation and a full body, though I'm not sure I'd call it easily quaffable. Interesting overall, but not what I'd call delicious compared to most of their other beers that I love...can be a very cool brewery to visit.

Serving type: bottle

09-05-2011 01:17:19 | More by DenverLogan

TheGordianKnot

Tennessee

3.8/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured into large snifter/tulip type glass.

A- First this thing opened with incredible pop! Cork shot out like I've never seen a beer do before. Pours golden orange with an absolutely huge head... Very light and foamy white head that is stable as hell and leaves wonderful lacing. A little hazy.

S- Very floral, and sweet warming cinnamon hit the nose first. Finished fruity citrus to really round it all out... Had everything I like in a Belgian beer such as this.

T/M- Belgian, yeast take front stage. Extremely effervescent and very spicy; so much pepper it tickles the sinuses even... Saison/Belgian Pale hybrid beer is what this is.. So much going on overall. The spices are warm but everything else is floral and estery. A lot of the characteristics of a belgian yeast pop. Medium body but carbonation really lightens up on the tongue...

O- Great beer but hard to get a good grasp on. It went together surprisingly well, but still was a lot to handle at once. At 9.5 percent though, damn that was hidden incredibly well so it gets points there. $9.99 not bad for this 750

Serving type: bottle

06-21-2011 18:52:43 | More by TheGordianKnot

BrewCrew2010

New York

3.85/5  rDev -7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Hazy straw color body with a massive, fizzy, white head. Decent lacing.

S: Smells like a typical Belgian strong pale ale. Nice lemon and banana notes with a spicy backbone.

T: A nice lemon zest upfront followed by some spices and banana flavor. Pale malts make an appearance along with some herbal & bready notes.

M: Tingling carbonation, light body, crisp & clean texture.

O: This is a nice one for it's style. I don't think it's anything amazing, but I'm glad I got more the 1 bottle. Well balanced and nicely done.

Serving type: bottle

04-18-2011 19:28:36 | More by BrewCrew2010

vincicle

Colorado

3.88/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

This beer opened with a bang and the thick, persistent head was testament to that carbonation. The smell of this beer did not impress me. It has a light flowery scent but hints at an unfinished rawness. The taste is very surprising, with each sip being both "saisson"esc with a delightful crisp bitterness of armarillo hops. Once the carbonation settles down (by around the second glass or so) the beer is delightful complex and subtle hints of spice and orange tightly hidden behind the floral hoppiness. A very interesting beer overall and a true collaboration that highlights the strengths of both breweries.

Serving type: bottle

09-18-2010 19:38:15 | More by vincicle

mrfrancis

Kentucky

3.93/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a hazy, glowing gold with a pillowy white head that lingers forever. This is one seriously attractive beer, especially if served in a St. Feuillien chalice.

S: Aromas of grass, tart citrus, and spicy yeast are present on the nose. It should be noted that the aromas do not integrate all that well, which becomes increasingly obvious as the beer warms. Perhaps there is a bit too much Amarillo in this one.

T: Opens tart and fruity with notes of lemon, lime, kumquat, bitter orange, grapefruit, herbs, grass, biscuits, and pepper. The finish is dry and robust, yet somewhat mellow, presenting flavors of biscuity malt and spicy, mildly pungent yeast after a surge of lemon and grapefruit.

M: Full bodied, dry, and firm. Carbonation is spritzy. This ale has a bubbly, energetic feel in the mouth coupled with a slight alcohol presence. The balance of this beer is better than some other examples of this style.

O: This is a nice Belgian strong pale ale, though it would have been better if the U.S. hops were toned down just a bit. It is apparent to me that Green Flash's contributions to this ale probably most affected the outcome. Regardless, this is a pretty solid collaborative effort that will be welcomed by fans of strong, hoppy ales.

Serving type: bottle

12-10-2011 20:35:20 | More by mrfrancis

david18

New York

3.95/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I had a twelve ounce draft of this at Amsterdam Ale House in Manhattan's Upper West Side. As a "Belgian Strong Pale Ale" I wouldn't put it in the same category as a duvel but it was a very good beer and I'm a huge fan of Green Flash. Light in color, very good aroma, nice carbonation, overall a great strong pale beer.

Serving type: on-tap

08-20-2010 19:24:18 | More by david18

WoodBrew

Illinois

3.95/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Batting Clean up during my initial visit to Tulune's Southside Saloon in Johnstown, PA was Biere De L'Amitie by Green Flash (becoming quite the studs in brewering) and Brasserie St. Feuillien. This beer was quite interesting...came with a cloudy golden color with generous white head. The nose included a spice, hint of clove, and very slight citrus. The taste was somewhat un-describable....and could really say for sure if I liked it. But there is no question that black licorece flavor was present....what do they call it...Anise??? This could be caused by the combo of spice and clove. One is more than enough for anyone!!! Overall....there is alot of good going on with this beer.

Serving type: on-tap

04-27-2011 02:55:13 | More by WoodBrew

beagle75

Iowa

3.95/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Draft service into a half-pint goblet at Stone Bistro.

A: Slightly hazy, medium golden color with one finger of white foam head. Light lacing remains on the glass.

S: Mild, with restrained bright fruit and some equally tame Belgian yeast esters. It leaves more of an impression of breezy green fields than anything ripe or sugary. No alcohol is detected.

T: Begins off-dry, with bright fruit that is surprisingly juicy and layered along with an appealing citric tartness that is defining. Fruit is variably tropical, peachy, and lemony, without being overbearing. Refined pale malt shows up late, remaining clean and with mild Belgian yeast character throughout. Bitterness is present, but well-behaved, while alcohol plays no role here.

M: Thin to medium viscosity, sleek and supple on the palate with no sharp edges, and with low carbonation.

D/O: This beer is obviously something special, but it may be a bit hard to pin down--not offering any single quality up for hyperbolic aggrandizing. While the smell is a little understated, everything else about it seems to be quietly and respectfully mindful of its other aspects. It is uncommonly smooth for an ale of its strength, which is as good a feature as any to hold up for public appraisal. Consider each sip, it will go by too fast.

Serving type: on-tap

05-08-2011 05:51:58 | More by beagle75

StoneBrewFanatic

Virginia

3.95/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A - Pours hazy straw in color into my snifter with visible sediment and almost two fingers of fluffy white head that has moderate retention and minimal lacing.

S - Sweet malts, mild citrus hops, bread and yeast, a touch of rye and subtle mint notes.

T - Yeasty and malty, nice spice throughout with hints of rye as well, faint hops and little alcohol presence.

M - Perhaps it's the style, but too much carbonation for my liking, especially paired with the natural spiciness of this beer.

O - A nice beer for the most part. Just really, REALLY fizzy.

Serving type: bottle

09-27-2011 00:22:28 | More by StoneBrewFanatic

BretSikkink

Mexico

3.98/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

High-pitched and high-volume corking noise indicates that there has been some work going on inside this innocuous-looking bottle. Pours with a slightly ridiculous amount of alabaster foam. Outstanding retention, although it merely delays consumption after a certain point. What are you trying to prove, Biere de l'amitie? Golden-mustard color, well-hazed over. Nice appearance outside of the over-zealous head.

Nose has some pepper and phenolic notes, but is also fruity and has a hint of bubble gum. Fairly clean flavor, with the high carbonation peeling away any layers of finish that would otherwise care to stick around. Well-hidden booze, the spicing appears to be doing good work. Slightly bitter, but a herbaceous bitter, like licking aloe. Or something. White pepper, again, lots of bubbles.

Pretty interesting collaboration. Interesting pairing of brewers, and their finished product is a nice melding of the two: a fairly commonplace style, with a slight American twist. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

09-13-2010 05:12:25 | More by BretSikkink