L'deracola
The Bruery

L'deracolaL'deracola
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From:
The Bruery
 
California, United States
Style:
American Brown Ale
ABV:
7.1%
Score:
75
Avg:
3.26 | pDev: 19.02%
Reviews:
35
Ratings:
158
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 10, 2021
Added:
May 04, 2015
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  22
L'deracola is a beer inspired by another favorite drink of ours that probably shouldn't be such a favorite... cola! To create this unique beer we had to dive through the overwhelming layer of saccharine that dominates the flavor of most colas and discover the subtle flavors that create the world's most popular soft drink. Around a dozen different spices were added to a dark malt base and it was finished off with a twist of lime for good measure. The resulting beer has all of the flavors of an ice cold cola, without the overwhelming sweetness. Delightfully refreshing on it's own, but also ideal for a modern take on a classic style cocktail.
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Ratings by Lare453:
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Rated by Lare453 from Florida

2.5/5  rDev -23.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Dec 05, 2015
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

4.03/5  rDev +23.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
a true bruery rarity at this point i am certain, huge thanks to my boys for sharing this, 2015 vintage part of the preservation series, stoked for something i never thought i would see, my guess is there arent too many of these out there in the wild anymore. its a cola inspired beer, not a lot of detail on the label, but its safe to say its held up quite well, still lots of head from the bottle, a lighter and slightly thinner looking brown color with a big fizzy off white head, looks the part of a cola for sure. i smell some vanilla, brown sugar, a rum note, citrus peel, proper kola nut, almond, raisin, dr pepper, and some light woodiness, very complex and interesting, some oxidation on the periphery but this is not degraded to me. the flavor is similar to the nose, distinct lime now, vanilla, molasses, toffee, bread yeast, and dry baking cocoa powder, dynamic to say the least, and as wild and complex as it is, its also very cohesive, impressively so even, and on a tired palate late night, this really woke me up and stoked me up, unlike even other cola inspired beers i have seen, and effervescent like a soda too, super interesting and delicious, even if im not sure i would want the whole bottle to myself. surprisingly dry and light to drink, unique but not over flavored, a rare and enjoyable drink still holding up nicely! i have no clue what this would have been like fresh, but i would still venture to say its grossly underrated here on BA...
Jun 10, 2021
 
Rated: 2.62 by Ajlvt from Washington

Oct 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.25 by EdTheEdge from California

Mar 25, 2019
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Reviewed by VeganUndead from Virginia

3.05/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I aged this for almost 3 years in the cellar waiting for the premiere of Super Troopers 2. It was a nostalgic moment, but I wouldn't recommend aging this
Apr 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.12 by vfgccp from New York

Jul 09, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Jul 03, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by Marvicsin from California

Mar 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.98 by Georgiabeer from Georgia

Mar 04, 2017
 
Rated: 2.25 by PA-Michigander from Pennsylvania

Jan 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by Lucoli from New York

Dec 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.2 by Resuin from Massachusetts

Oct 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.08 by BeerOps from Illinois

Oct 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by Whiskeydeez from Kansas

Sep 07, 2016
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Reviewed by scottfrie from California

2.98/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
750ml into stemmed glass. Bottled 4/21/15.

A: The pour definitely looks like the color of cola with that characteristic caramel coloring. Head is dense, tan, and nice and fluffy with a good three fingers foaming up after the pour before fadeing into a very thin collar.
S: Smells strongly of a spice rack with nutmeg and clove being the most noticeable. The spices are dominating and do not necessarily scream cola.
T: Strange combination of spices mixed with dark and caramel malts. Flavors are similar to a craft cola or maybe rootbeer, but overall it's just a spice rack bomb. Nutmeg and clove are noticeable along with maybe some all spice. Tastes a bit woody as well or root-like, with a touch caramel and vanilla in the finish.
M: Medium-full body, cola-like carbonation but maybe a bit softer and denser. Bittersweet mouthfeel with a chalky finish.
O: Tastes like a stronger version of an Anchor Xmas beer. Very spice forward. Not something I could drink a lot of, and not very good overall.
Aug 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.16 by EyePeeAyBryan from Arizona

Jul 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by redfox405 from Virginia

Jul 09, 2016
 
Rated: 2.97 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Jun 16, 2016
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Reviewed by Kurmaraja from California

3.58/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
A tough one to rate. I have to rate against intention. They did a remarkable job getting this to taste like cola. There's great skill in this. And yet it's not overly sweet, there's not the impression of artificial flavoring (a la Not Your Fathers Root Beer). That said, it's not a beer I would really want to drink a lot of. A wild and successful experiment that's fun for a share.
Jun 16, 2016
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Reviewed by ebin6 from California

3.32/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Had this one twice; didn't think much of it the first time, but really enjoyed it the second. I think I was judging it too much based on how close it was to actual soda the first time (it really isn't close...unless you mean flat soda), but the second time around I appreciated it for what it is.

The spices come through nicely and there's some hidden complexity that I missed the first time. Overall, I've found their "other drink series" (including horchata, cola, and a cocktail) to be underwhelming, but a fun experiment. Maybe they'll hit on a great one eventually.
Jun 11, 2016
L'deracola from The Bruery
Beer rating: 75 out of 100 with 158 ratings