Autumn Maple - 100% Brett
The Bruery

Autumn Maple - 100% BrettAutumn Maple - 100% Brett
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From:
The Bruery
 
California, United States
Style:
Brett Beer
ABV:
10%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.68 | pDev: 15.76%
Reviews:
41
Ratings:
119
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 25, 2017
Added:
Sep 09, 2011
Wants:
  24
Gots:
  57
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Ratings by jlb502:
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Rated by jlb502 from California

4/5  rDev +8.7%

Nov 14, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.79 by Lucnifter from California

Nov 25, 2017
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

2.64/5  rDev -28.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.75
Damn I hate this beer.

Opens up and pours autumn/rust colors in a ruddy way with 1/4" light brown head. Aroma isn't bad, has that Thanksgiving holiday season kind of vibe for it, brett isn't noticeable, but the alcohol is.

Holy shit, how is this so bitter and alcoholic? The aftertaste just keeps getting worse mouth feel wise. I guess that is yams I taste, I do not like. The bretted version just seems to be more bitter. Not brett affected taste wise. Overly syrupy and sticky. Some brown sugar. Caramel around the end. Just kind of a failure as a brett beer, and then the base wasn't much to sneeze at either. Pass. One of the worst beers ever from the Bruery.

EDIT: Opened another for Thanksgiving '21. Not nearly as bad as the last one.
Prior score: 3/3.25/2/1.75/2.5 = 2.44
Dec 21, 2016
 
Rated: 3.29 by 3-Ball from Georgia

May 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.4 by brotherloco from California

Dec 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.69 by spycow from Illinois

Oct 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Jun 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by BDeibs from Colorado

Jun 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.44 by nathanmiller from New York

Mar 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.71 by wethorseblanket from California

Dec 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.6 by AlexFields from Tennessee

Nov 30, 2014
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Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia

3.76/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Bottled 2011, 750ml bottle, poured into oversized wine glass

A- pours a deep reddish-brown color with some rust color around the edges. Small fizzy white head quickly reduces completely, leaving nothing behind

S- aroma of stewed cinnamon apples with brown sugar, ripe pear, ketchup, molasses & apple cider. There is a big vegetal aroma that kicks in near the finish, perhaps from the addition of the yams, along with some booze, dried leaves & fig. The aroma is quite complex, it's just all over the map with no rhyme or reason

T- sweet and malty up front with notes of molasses, brown sugar and caramel. Fruity notes of baked apples and pears kick in, followed by vegetal yam flavors, hickory smoke & BBQ sauce. As it nears the finish, a sour apple tartness kicks in before eventually finishing dry with a linger of yeast & dark fruit

M- medium-viscous body with low carbonation leads to a slightly foamy mouthfeel and a smooth, slightly warming finish

O- this one was just all over the place. It's actually pretty good, I just can't figure out what the goal was here. I've never had such a variety of aromas/flavors from a beer. Worth a try, but I prefer regular AM to this one
Nov 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by -NESTO- from New Jersey

Sep 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by BMBCLT from South Carolina

Jul 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by bigcountry81 from Florida

Jul 17, 2014
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Reviewed by ThreeLions from Massachusetts

3.42/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
10% ABV 750ml bottle split with JLindros and Rudzud.

A: Pours into a Treehouse tulip a reddish brown, dark rusty hue with a minimal but head that dissipates quickly. Limited legs, no lacing.

S: Very odd smell on this one. Notes of ketchup, apples and bbq sauce. Very smoky molasses like. Not even a hint of funk from the brett.

T: At first the taste is fairly pleasant. Very nice apple, hickory, bbq like glaze followed by a just awful aftertaste. Very oddly bitter, slightly metallic, just off flavors that ruin an otherwise interesting and acceptable taste at the forefront.

M: Almost syrupy, very light carbonation.

O: This wasn't at all what I was expecting. When I see anything that says 100% Brett my eyes go wide but there wasn't really even a hint of Brett, unless you consider the extremely odd/off aftertaste. It's too bad too because this starts off really nice. Not at all the type of beer that I would want to drink again but was fun once. The lack of Brett/good Brett flavors combined with almost no carbonation and apple cider, molasses bbq sauce flavor would really hinder me from wanting to try this again. Definitely wouldn't purchase if given the opportunity.
Jun 23, 2014
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Reviewed by jlindros from Massachusetts

3.39/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Membership split with rudzud and threelions.

very little fizzy head fades almost instantly, dark iced tea brown color, touch of lacing.

Nose is weird, sweet brown sugar, molasses, caramel, but soy sauce like bbq sauce thing, vegetal, vinegar, ketchup, decent Smokey aroma, some apple smoked apple.

Taste starts with some baking spices, more sweetness, caramel, brown sugar, molasses, etc. With more apple, smoked apple, bbq sauce, hint vinegar and Hint of ketchup. Into rich of smoke. Finish is bitter and icky, little soy sauce and bbq ketchup, touch of a mineral like metallic note. Sticky and little syrupy.

Mouth is med bod, little heavier bod, decent carb, little syrupy sticky.

Overall eh, not as bad as I expected, but still meh.
Jun 22, 2014
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Reviewed by rudzud from Massachusetts

3.51/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Shared with JLindros and Threelions.

A - Poured into a Kate the Great tulip a crystal clear darker than rust hue with a quarter inch head that faded to leave a creamy halo and light wisps.

S - Aromas of caramel, malt sweetness, spices, vanilla, vegetative notes. No brett, not nearly as bad as I thought it would be.

T - Taste is similar to the nose, molasses, apples, vegetative, caramel, an almost Bbq sauce. The more I drink it the less I like it, very poor aftertaste. Without the aftertaste this beer wasn't half bad.

M - Mouthfeel is a bit heavy and syrupy.

O - Overall this beer was not half bad, until I got to the aftertaste. A shame, still, a fun old beer to try.
Jun 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by zeledonia from Washington

May 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by yourefragile from District of Columbia

Feb 04, 2014
Autumn Maple - 100% Brett from The Bruery
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 119 ratings