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Petrus Oud Bruin
De Brabandere
- From:
- De Brabandere
- Belgium
- Style:
- Flanders Oud Bruin
Ranked #54 - ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #23,521 - Avg:
- 3.69 | pDev: 12.47%
- Reviews:
- 606
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 20, 2024
- Added:
- May 05, 2002
- Wants:
- 29
- Gots:
- 142
No description / notes.
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Ratings by tectactoe:
Reviewed by tectactoe from Michigan
3.63/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.63/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Petrus Oud Bruin pours out with deep and rich, woody brown color; it looks nearly black from afar once it makes it into the glass, and it exhausts a beautiful ruby shade when held in front of the light. The grey-ish, beige-ish head settles to less than a quarter-inch within a few moments; some good amounts of lacing outlines the glass where the beer used to be.
Must is the largest and most prominent thing in the aroma; dirty, earthy must with a substantial amount of woody funk. Dry oak is complimented by just a small hint of acetic tartness; faint lemon, vanilla barrel notes, and a mild kiss of cherry skins. People expecting a highly sour and saliva-pumping aroma will be disappointed - it's much heavier on the oaky, musk aroma.
Following through with that notion, the tartness is low on the palate as well, although there is a very mild acidic-like astringency that kind of bites the back of the tongue. Now imagine ripping a floorboard straight from an abandoned barn and taking a lick; lots of dirty funk, heavy oak, heavy must, and a touch of hay.
The more I drink, the more this beer starts tasting like a Belgian dubbel with the accompaniment of a very mild tartness. Fruit notes get larger and larger; sweet plums, heavy grapes, vinous and wine-like stone fruits. Even some additional nutty and cocoa powder hints on the very back-end, inside of a finish that's dominated with plenty of dry oak. Thin-medium body with subtle carbonation and a smooth, soft mouth feel.
Those who buy this beer expecting a tart or sour ale like the Petrus Aged Pale will be slightly disappointed, as this beer both more dry and sweet than tart, really. It really reminded me of a dubbel with some vinous additions an a touch of astringent tartness. Drinkable due to overall low acidity, but there are better shelf things you can probably grab for this style.
Jul 24, 2013Must is the largest and most prominent thing in the aroma; dirty, earthy must with a substantial amount of woody funk. Dry oak is complimented by just a small hint of acetic tartness; faint lemon, vanilla barrel notes, and a mild kiss of cherry skins. People expecting a highly sour and saliva-pumping aroma will be disappointed - it's much heavier on the oaky, musk aroma.
Following through with that notion, the tartness is low on the palate as well, although there is a very mild acidic-like astringency that kind of bites the back of the tongue. Now imagine ripping a floorboard straight from an abandoned barn and taking a lick; lots of dirty funk, heavy oak, heavy must, and a touch of hay.
The more I drink, the more this beer starts tasting like a Belgian dubbel with the accompaniment of a very mild tartness. Fruit notes get larger and larger; sweet plums, heavy grapes, vinous and wine-like stone fruits. Even some additional nutty and cocoa powder hints on the very back-end, inside of a finish that's dominated with plenty of dry oak. Thin-medium body with subtle carbonation and a smooth, soft mouth feel.
Those who buy this beer expecting a tart or sour ale like the Petrus Aged Pale will be slightly disappointed, as this beer both more dry and sweet than tart, really. It really reminded me of a dubbel with some vinous additions an a touch of astringent tartness. Drinkable due to overall low acidity, but there are better shelf things you can probably grab for this style.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by MattDecker from Texas
4.25/5 rDev +15.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +15.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25
Look: amber/light brown beer that is semi-translucent
Smell: tart cherry, cider, little wood, little malt
Taste: sour cherry, some interesting spice and is lingering in the background,
Feel: crisp and grab mouthfeel, I think it fits really well, wouldn't change anything
Overall: crisp and tart, very refreshing
Apr 14, 2020Smell: tart cherry, cider, little wood, little malt
Taste: sour cherry, some interesting spice and is lingering in the background,
Feel: crisp and grab mouthfeel, I think it fits really well, wouldn't change anything
Overall: crisp and tart, very refreshing
Reviewed by Mindcrime1000 from South Dakota
3.67/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.67/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 750mL into a tulip.
Pours very dark brown, but fairly clear with good effervescent head that quickly subsides leaving excellent lacing.
The aromas are simple but solid. Acidic fruited tartness (cider, cherry) with woody and just a touch of caramel malt sweetness.
Flavors of spiced apple, sour cherry, sweet plum, oak and acidic red-wine are present but muted. Although this style doesn't need to be a malic-acid bomb, this iteration seems a touch sweet and reserved.
The brew has a nice light feel, but could use more carbonation.
This is a solid delivery on a favorite style, but is a little too sweet and could use some carbonation and acid.
Feb 01, 2020Pours very dark brown, but fairly clear with good effervescent head that quickly subsides leaving excellent lacing.
The aromas are simple but solid. Acidic fruited tartness (cider, cherry) with woody and just a touch of caramel malt sweetness.
Flavors of spiced apple, sour cherry, sweet plum, oak and acidic red-wine are present but muted. Although this style doesn't need to be a malic-acid bomb, this iteration seems a touch sweet and reserved.
The brew has a nice light feel, but could use more carbonation.
This is a solid delivery on a favorite style, but is a little too sweet and could use some carbonation and acid.
Reviewed by mothmanscott from Georgia
3.76/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.76/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
From notes 10/31/11: The pour is deep reddish brown but produces little more than a collar ring for a head. A delicate sour taste, super aroma and easy to drink. I regret I didn't take detailed notes on each. I'll pick up another bottle for more detailed analysis.
Oct 23, 2019Reviewed by q33jeff from New Jersey
3.37/5 rDev -8.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.37/5 rDev -8.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
**
10/13/19
Sampling of Aged Petrus Beers coutersy of JPK. Go Hawks.
Bottle to sample glass.
Medium Brown Color, small off-white head.
aroma is barley, grains, bread.
taste is all medium roast barley.
Good Brown Ale, with a hint of sourness.
**
Oct 14, 201910/13/19
Sampling of Aged Petrus Beers coutersy of JPK. Go Hawks.
Bottle to sample glass.
Medium Brown Color, small off-white head.
aroma is barley, grains, bread.
taste is all medium roast barley.
Good Brown Ale, with a hint of sourness.
**
Reviewed by detgfrsh from Texas
3.79/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
From a bottle. Medium brown color with a thin lacing of bubbles. Mildly sour smell. Medium feel with low carbonation. Dark malt flavors combined with fruity sour notes. An interesting mix, to be sure.
Sep 13, 2019Reviewed by jcruelty from California
3.59/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.59/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Too sour for me, this one is a weird style that I'm not really into. The astringent bacterial what have you doesn't work for me, I like a more complex character. Pass
Aug 12, 2019Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
3.25/5 rDev -11.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.25/5 rDev -11.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Unknown vintage; drank 7/22/19 @ the Yarchives.
See-through purple/brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a big khaki head; strong, frothy lace.
Tart blackberry, Merlot, oak & booze heat notes in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
Merlot, oak, blackberry & booze heat flavors; this was a mildly unpleasant mix.
Not one I'll return too.
Jul 23, 2019See-through purple/brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a big khaki head; strong, frothy lace.
Tart blackberry, Merlot, oak & booze heat notes in the nose.
Medium mouthfeel.
Merlot, oak, blackberry & booze heat flavors; this was a mildly unpleasant mix.
Not one I'll return too.
Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan
4.1/5 rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Very nice, poured from bottle to tulip glass. Mahogany in color with decent carbonation and not much head to speak of. Well balanced, with lots of woody, nutty goodness against fruity and slightly tart flavors.
Apr 27, 2019Reviewed by Dinglehacker from Wisconsin
4.5/5 rDev +22%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +22%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured into snifter. Barely a ring of head. Color a rich layered brown.
Dark grain, dark fruit on the nose, jelly. Incredibly balanced taste, not very sour thanks to dark malts. Mouth is slightly dry and heavy.
If I only could only drink Belgian beer for the rest of my life, I'd be very poor. And this would be a primary reason.
Feb 01, 2019Dark grain, dark fruit on the nose, jelly. Incredibly balanced taste, not very sour thanks to dark malts. Mouth is slightly dry and heavy.
If I only could only drink Belgian beer for the rest of my life, I'd be very poor. And this would be a primary reason.
Petrus Oud Bruin from De Brabandere
Beer rating:
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100 with
1355 ratings
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