The Libertine
Fulton Beer

The LibertineThe Libertine
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From:
Fulton Beer
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
Imperial Red Ale
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.95 | pDev: 11.14%
Reviews:
27
Ratings:
181
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 01, 2020
Added:
Nov 22, 2010
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  26
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Reviewed by Mindcrime1000 from South Dakota

4/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The Libertine makes a cameo comeback in Fulton's latest variety sampler.

Pours a dark reddish brown and slightly hazed with a nice lingering head and lacing.

Plenty of caramel malt aroma and flavor, with some toasted notes on the nose and the tongue. Although the booze is detectable, it isn't distracting. Drier than many of the style, this is no sweet treat. Very crisp, particularly for the ABV.

Overall, a pretty solid representation of a decidedly American brew
Mar 01, 2020
 
Rated: 4.09 by Buck89 from Tennessee

Aug 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by Nolster from Minnesota

Mar 15, 2017
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

3.9/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured out a clear, golden red color with a small, khaki-colored head of foam. It smelled malty with pine and hints of orange. Big toasted/roasted malt taste with a piney/resiny bitterness.
Jan 05, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Mikemcgrath4 from North Carolina

Nov 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.88 by atone315 from Wisconsin

Nov 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by EdFed from Illinois

Nov 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by mikerieder from South Dakota

Jun 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by GRG1313 from California

Apr 10, 2016
 
Rated: 2.14 by KnappStout from Wisconsin

Apr 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by mervmurry from Ohio

Apr 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by cbcrunch from Wyoming

Feb 12, 2016
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Reviewed by vette2006c5r from Minnesota

2.58/5  rDev -34.7%
look: 2 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2.75
The Libertine pours a hazy cloudy red color with no head. Very sweet aroma, much like cherry cool-aid. Taste is cherry and earthy. A bit hard to swallow. Very flat, not feel. Overall, no.
Feb 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by jmiah22 from Michigan

Jan 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.04 by SpanishUnicorn from Minnesota

Jan 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.41 by mnbrewery from Minnesota

Jan 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.8 by Kenai4 from Minnesota

Dec 27, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by hashmads from Colorado

Dec 25, 2015
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Reviewed by jwc215 from Arizona

3.44/5  rDev -12.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Pours reddish amber with a thin head that becomes a wisp. Minimal lacing.

The smell is of lightly roasted caramel with a touch of pine.

The taste is of caramel and alcohol. Some red apple mixes in. A touch of pine and a hint of roast balances some of the sweetness, though it remains mainly sweet (and boozy). Sweet finish.

It is medium-to-full bodied. A bit sticky. Could use an extra bubble or so...

A sweet malty brew. I liked the second half less than the first. It becomes rather flat a bit too quickly, and it is sweet without much complexity in my opinion. Overall, it's decent enough for a malty, boozy brew. But, to me, it lacks much in the way of character. It's okay, but not really a fan.
Dec 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by a77cj7 from South Dakota

Dec 21, 2015
The Libertine from Fulton Beer
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 181 ratings