Petrus Aged Pale - Brouwerij Bavik

Tobe

3.35/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

This beer poured a bright golden hue with some haziness. A nice white head that was two fingers width.

The aroma showed some oak and a faint fruitiness.

The taste is clean and tart. The finish was refreshing, but it took me some time to make my way through the bottle. Started to loss some appeal while drinking.

The aftertaste offered some fruit with a heavier leaning to the tart.

Overall opinion is that this was a great example of a sour and does offer some complexity, however there are better sours for your investment and enjoyment.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2012 18:43:11 | More by Tobe

brutalist

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +17.6%

06-19-2013 22:45:56 | More by brutalist

EigenBeer

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

06-18-2013 23:53:26 | More by EigenBeer

nquigley16

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1%

06-18-2013 02:33:49 | More by nquigley16

vonnegut21

New York

4/5  rDev -1%

06-17-2013 19:07:37 | More by vonnegut21

aorloski

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-17-2013 19:04:00 | More by aorloski

campfirebrew

New York

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-16-2013 11:37:01 | More by campfirebrew

ExaltedNecrosis

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-16-2013 04:31:39 | More by ExaltedNecrosis

matthiasbrau

New York

4.18/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured from the 11.2 ounce bottle into a Petrus chalice. Cider-like aroma; one finger of foam, quickly dissipates; golden color; super dry and definitely more tart than the Oud Bruin? I swear this reminds me of my homemade cider (which I wish were this good); bet this would be grand with brunch; i definitely like it; what other treasures does this brewery have?

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 00:10:39 | More by matthiasbrau

Hoptron_3000

Australia

5/5  rDev +23.8%

06-15-2013 22:34:58 | More by Hoptron_3000

smartassboiler

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1%

06-15-2013 17:20:39 | More by smartassboiler

ilikebeer03

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-15-2013 04:22:39 | More by ilikebeer03

closisinthehouse

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -19.6%

06-15-2013 02:11:40 | More by closisinthehouse

Hopscat

Maryland

3.25/5  rDev -19.6%

06-14-2013 17:32:04 | More by Hopscat

djre4orm

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

06-13-2013 18:03:13 | More by djre4orm

beerinNV

Nevada

1/5  rDev -75.2%

06-12-2013 14:16:48 | More by beerinNV

JSchock7

Kansas

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-12-2013 06:40:01 | More by JSchock7

bca115

California

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

06-12-2013 03:15:50 | More by bca115

FUwolfpacker

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-11-2013 18:40:43 | More by FUwolfpacker

GraduatedCashew

California

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

06-11-2013 17:28:38 | More by GraduatedCashew

mwz5021

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-10-2013 11:59:00 | More by mwz5021

Smurf2055

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

06-10-2013 07:56:22 | More by Smurf2055

tectactoe

Michigan

4.15/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Petrus Aged Pale pours a golden, amber-ish and orange kind of color, a bit muddled in hue, although it has reasonably good clarity, save for a bit of chill haze at the start. The gray-tinted head doesn't stick around for a very long time, as it quickly descends into a skin that has trouble even spanning the top of the brew. No lacing, although it isn't exactly expected for this style of beer.

One sniff and you're hit with a good "one-two" combo of sour and funk; musky cellar and corky funk, complimented by a mirage of tart fruits, like apple skins, lemon zest, and a bit of white grape. Barrel character is highly integrated, too, with plenty of tannin and wet oak. The yeast provides a touch of clove-like spice and maybe even a bit of bubblegum - very characteristic of certain Belgian yeast strains. So far, I'm liking how things are going.

The brew carries a nice, even tartness throughout the entirety of each sip; the profile expands even more on the palate, opening up and bouncing around with a plethora fruits. Green apples, grapes, cherries, strawberry, and a touch of lemon zest in the end. Tart, but not quite puckering or sour, and very calm and mellow; no acidic burn, which is a good thing for my stomach lining. Vinegar as well as vinous notes are low, except for a heavy bit of oak that hangs around in the background, adding a nice level of complex dryness to the beer.

For a "sour" ale, this beer is balanced very well and has plenty of malt and even a touch of grassy hops to keep the tart-inducing yeast in check. I wouldn't call it "boozy" at 7.3% ABV, but the barrel aging does integrate a mild sherry and phenol-like alcoholic tone that beefs up an otherwise light-tasting Belgian sour. Medium bodied, even borderline creamy, although the high carbonation keeps it from being so. Finish is somewhat dry and a touch sticky.

Awesome beer here, and what's even better is that you can easily pick this stuff off of most shelves around town. Definitely a brew that's sour and funky enough to please long-time fans of the style, while remaining mild and tame enough to not scare newcomers away. Reasonably priced for the quality and amount as well; one of the better examples of blonde Belgian sours that are easy to obtain.

Serving type: bottle

06-10-2013 03:33:03 | More by tectactoe

douginromeo

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-10-2013 03:15:30 | More by douginromeo

SpongeRuiner

Michigan

4/5  rDev -1%

06-10-2013 00:19:58 | More by SpongeRuiner