Second Anniversary Grand Cru
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.

Second Anniversary Grand CruSecond Anniversary Grand Cru
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From:
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
10.7%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.77 | pDev: 11.67%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
26
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 03, 2022
Added:
Jan 01, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  3
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Rated: 4.31 by DustyBeerz from New York

Nov 03, 2022
 
Rated: 4.01 by mklisz from New Hampshire

May 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by Bubbawilly88 from California

May 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by MisterKilderkin from California

May 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by wethorseblanket from California

Feb 11, 2015
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Reviewed by Matonika from California

3.66/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
This is a decent tasting brew. It is very sweet with the flavors of a Fruitcake. Lot s of candied fruit and candi syrup. Good mouthfeel coats the palate nicely. Smells of dark caramel and orange syrup. For the price of 13.99 I would skip this beer it is not worth it. Maybe if it aged.
Jan 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.96 by Breal_Rowe

Dec 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by HaveUSeenMyCellar from California

Apr 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Nightrain87 from California

Mar 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ste5venla from California

Feb 25, 2014
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.95/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On tap at the Libertine Pub in Morro Bay. Brewer says this is barrel aged in Grenache barrels. Color is a dark mahogany red with a modest foam. Sweet caramel off the bat with an intriguing hint of sourness. Some grapey flavors with a dark fruity background.

A good dose of sugar in every sip but the tangy darkness gives it a lift. Bitterish aftertaste, though not any detectable hop flavors. The tart sensation pumps up the mellow maltiness. A great sipping beer and definitely a different sort of dark Belgian Ale.
Sep 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Mike_Gentry from California

Aug 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by AApparel from California

Jul 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by InlandTaipan from California

Jul 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by zestar from California

Jun 11, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by GraduatedCashew from California

Jun 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by impending from California

Jun 08, 2013
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Reviewed by charlzm from California

3.82/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Consumed April 18th, 2013. Served at 45 degrees F and consumed in a standard pint glass.

Clear, deep reddish pour with a three finger cream/tan head. Foamy head subsides, leaving sticky foam down sides of glass all the way down.

Very aromatic beer: cotton candy, cherries and plums, dark malts and brown sugar.

Flavor is much like nose. Maybe too sweet, but otherwise a nice blend of caramel, chocolate and dark fruits. Slight but noticeable bitterness on finish.

Mouthfeel is unremarkable, save for a slightly boozy and warming finish. For a beer with as much ABV as this one has, the alcohol is subtle.

The experience of drinking this beer is slightly greater than the sum of its parts; while not an excellent example of the style, it is a good-natured and legitimate effort.
Apr 19, 2013
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Reviewed by BucannonXC5 from California

3.93/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Type: Draft
Glass: 0.25L glass
From: Blind Lady Ale House in Normal Heights (San Diego), Calif.
Price: $6.00
Purchased: April 4, 2013
Consumed: April 4, 2013
Misc.: N/A

Poured a dark mahogany, reddish brown color with three fingers of khaki brown head. Uneven, but layered foamy lacing on the sides. Decent retention all the way down.

Smelled dark cherries, plum, dates, figs, caramel and toffee.

Tasted plum, dates, figs, toffee, slight black cherries, purple grapes and caramel. Alcohol was well hidden.

Medium body. Creamy texture. Average carbonation. Warming, smooth finish. Definitely the best part of the beer.

Another good beer by Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company. I’d love to try this in a 22-oz. bomber.
Apr 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by t0rin0 from California

Apr 06, 2013
Second Anniversary Grand Cru from Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 26 ratings