Petrus Aged Pale - Brouwerij Bavik

cjw333

California

3/5  rDev -25.7%

02-21-2013 06:39:03 | More by cjw333

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

gillagorilla

Maryland

3.2/5  rDev -20.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

11.2 oz. bottle poured into a Flying Dog goblet

A: A nice hazy, almost cloudy blonde color with a tiny bubble.

S: Tart and yeasty yet again. Smells like pears and apples.

T: Wow, that surprised me. It is the most sour and tart beer I have had as of yet. You could say it is similar to a kind of vinegar, like a cheap apple cider one. Not what I was expecting.

M: Slight bit of carbonation but you can't really pay attention to it because you are preoccupied with the tartness, which completely preoccupies your tastebuds and mind.

O: If this is what I can expect from a strong/good "sour" then they might not be my favorite. I prefer kind of a sweet tartness or a very carbonated one like a kombucha. I like stuff closer to Rodenbach Classic. Not for me and I love apple cider.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 23:40:25 | More by gillagorilla