Cuvée De Castleton
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.

Cuvée De CastletonCuvée De Castleton
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From:
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
 
New York, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
Ranked #62
ABV:
8.4%
Score:
97
Ranked #703
Avg:
4.37 | pDev: 8.47%
Reviews:
230
Ratings:
573
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 28, 2022
Added:
May 12, 2007
Wants:
  981
Gots:
  108
Since we filled the first barrel of Cuvée de Castleton in 2007 we have continued to push the boundaries of sour ales. This years batch stays true to the original batch stay true to the original version with notes of white grape, toasted oak and a touch of funk. Drink now or lay it down for years to come.

This is a beer that will make you rethink your definition of beer. It doesn’t taste like any beer you’ve ever had, yet it doesn’t taste like anything else either. Pushing the limits of brewing is what makes this job so much fun. Malted barley, wild yeast, hand picked Muscat Grapes, and French oak wine barrels are just a few of the things that wen into crafting this beer. Breathe deep, take a long sip, and enjoy the creation in your hand.
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Ratings by facesnorth:
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Rated by facesnorth from Pennsylvania

4.6/5  rDev +5.3%

Sep 15, 2014
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Rated: 4.25 by Dicers from California

Jul 28, 2022
 
Rated: 4.35 by M4CDO from Massachusetts

May 13, 2022
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Rated by AElfwine_Nerevar from Connecticut

3.86/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2017 vintage
Oct 27, 2019
 
Rated: 4.43 by kingjohnh from New Mexico

Feb 20, 2019
 
Rated: 4.75 by BallsDeep from Florida

Nov 08, 2018
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Reviewed by VoxRationis from New York

4.49/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Decanted from a 12.7 oz (375 ml) bottle into a conical pint glass; 2017 vintage.
A: Pours a clear, golden color with a short-lived with large bubbled white head disappears rapidly. No lacing at all.
S: Sharp. Aromas of apple, pear, vanilla, and Chardonnay grapes.
T: Semidry and pleasantly tart. Flavors largely follows the nose. Very drinkable.
M: Medium bodied with medium carbonation. Goes down very easily.
O: Well made, highly palatable sour which I could see in numerous pairings. A bit pricey.
Aug 17, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Mattias from Sweden

Aug 17, 2018
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Reviewed by Maxms from Russian Federation

4.23/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
2017 bottle has higher 8.4% ABV. Great sour with. Strong grape notes and smell. Some toasted oak. Although this brewery has better options - Hops N’Roses.
May 05, 2018
 
Rated: 3.94 by jaydoc from Kansas

May 04, 2018
 
Rated: 4.27 by Duncian from Pennsylvania

Feb 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4.4 by Mikeypnh from New Hampshire

Feb 13, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by SiepJones from Pennsylvania

Dec 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Moses_Malone from District of Columbia

Nov 29, 2017
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Rated by unclejazz from New York

4.38/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Great grape, prefer this to Rosso and Hops n Roses. All other beer/wine hybrids could learn something from this beer.
Nov 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.96 by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island

Nov 25, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by bl00 from Pennsylvania

Oct 30, 2017
 
Rated: 4.39 by TomMorris from Connecticut

Oct 23, 2017
 
Rated: 4.34 by reebtaerG from Maryland

Oct 23, 2017
 
Rated: 4.12 by Lucular from Maryland

Oct 17, 2017
Cuvée De Castleton from Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 97 out of 100 with 573 ratings