Belle Royale - Sour Cherry Wild Ale
Driftwood Brewery

Belle Royale - Sour Cherry Wild AleBelle Royale - Sour Cherry Wild Ale
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From:
Driftwood Brewery
 
British Columbia, Canada
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
8%
Score:
93
Avg:
4.21 | pDev: 8.31%
Reviews:
25
Ratings:
70
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 23, 2017
Added:
Mar 21, 2013
Wants:
  30
Gots:
  10
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Ratings by BeerWorld:
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Rated by BeerWorld from New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

Aug 31, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by Kmat10 from Canada (AB)

Apr 23, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by SmithyAlan from Canada (QC)

Sep 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by Corson from Canada (AB)

May 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4.2 by yasky from Canada (ON)

Jan 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.87 by Erik-P from Canada (BC)

Jan 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4.05 by Tmappin from Canada (NS)

Sep 22, 2015
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Reviewed by Coronaeus from Canada (ON)

4.1/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Murky deep reddish brown that contrasts starkly with the bright cherry aroma. Nice funky yeast and moderate tartness. Welcome, mild carbonation. Cherry is one of my favourite additions to a wild ale, and this is a fine example of a cherry wild. The oak is barely noticeable. 2014 edition
May 07, 2015
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Reviewed by AMZB from Canada (ON)

4.32/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 2.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Looks like thick fruit juice, but don't let appearances deceive you. Very complex with great funky yeast flavours. Just tart enough to balance the strong cherry flavours without being mouth puckering. I normally dislike fruity beers, but this is fabulous.
Apr 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.73 by spycow from Illinois

Mar 02, 2015
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Reviewed by cpetrone84 from Pennsylvania

2.94/5  rDev -30.2%
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Pour is a murky brownish red blood color with a thin fizzy dark pink head that is gone immediately. Nose is very fleshy cherry, cherry pit, a fair bit of dark malt (doesn't mix too well) light oak and vanilla, a touch cough syrup. Taste is similar, very fleshy dark cherry, pitty, light oak, malt plays a little better, hint of rubbery phenol in back. Very syrupy feel, soft carb, full bodied.
Jan 04, 2015
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Reviewed by StJamesGate from New York

4.25/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pink-tan froth over magenta body, creamy froth sticks around. 4
Mulled wine spice to the nose with lemony funk hits. 4
Big nutmeg and spiced cherry tart note, a hint of barnyard, a thread of vanilla, and some grass to end. 4.5
Humming clovey finish and tart refreshing linger.
Med-lt, fizzy, round, creamy. 4

Stunning spice cake thing. Not sure where the nutmeg is coming from, but it works a treat. Not too funky or sour. Hide the 8%. Almondy hint, too; just great integration of spice.

-- Best of Driftwood and a lot of fun. 4.25
Dec 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.8 by BUNZILLA from Indiana

Dec 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Caudalie from Canada (QC)

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.7 by Whatup14 from Canada (QC)

Nov 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Groulxsome from Canada (ON)

Oct 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by scameron from Canada (BC)

Oct 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by yancot from Canada (ON)

Oct 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by strongaf from Washington

Sep 26, 2014
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Reviewed by mtomlins from Canada (ON)

4.3/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a bomber into a MoB teku glass
2014 Vintage, just a few months of age on this.
Thanks to kcherney for the bottle!

Pours a cloudy mahogany, reddish-brown color with a fizzy yet somewhat persistent russet head with some ephemeral lacing. Beautiful, full nose with loads of tart cherries, ‘wild’ sourness, and abit of sweet toasted malt. On the palate, it starts off sweet with toasted malt and cherries but sours quickly drying out with some acidity, and a touch of funkiness. The finish is long and dry with sour cherries and a touch of over-ripe plumminess. Medium body and lots of carbonation keeping it light and drinkable. The nose is wonderful and the finish is delicious.
Sep 22, 2014
Belle Royale - Sour Cherry Wild Ale from Driftwood Brewery
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 70 ratings