North French Style Ale
Brewery Vivant

North French Style AleNorth French Style Ale
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From:
Brewery Vivant
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Bière de Garde
ABV:
6%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.95 | pDev: 9.11%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
57
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 14, 2015
Added:
Apr 11, 2014
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  6
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Reviewed by patre_tim from Thailand

3.92/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A: Chestnut brown, filtered with lots of champagne sized bubbles, three fingers of beige grey head that fades fast.



S: Dark toasted malts, crème brulee, freezer burn.



T: Dark toasted malts, toffee, not really sweet but has a light sweetness. Burnt sugars, freezer burn, light sourness, sourdough as well. Slightly like ginger ale without the ginger. Leather.



M: Light body, loads of soda like carbonation. Relatively dry with a slight leather coating left on the tongue.



O: Had very few in this style, but really loving the uniqueness of this. Feels to me like it’s the real deal, and much better than the French Chi’ti I’ve had as far as having more depth of flavor. Got in Saginaw MI, May 2014, drank in Kunming, China, April 15th, 2015. Hard to believe I’ve been ‘Garde’ing this one for almost a year!
Apr 14, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by williamjbauer from Colorado

Mar 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.93 by jfstilling from South Carolina

Feb 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Williaar from Colorado

Dec 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.68 by Erico1 from Michigan

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jmich24 from Michigan

Sep 19, 2014
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Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -17.7%
Served from tap in a shaker pint glass at Bigby's Pour House - Rolling Meadows.

Haven't had a new Vivant beer in a long time, so let's this shit, eh? It pours a clear russet-amber topped by a half-finger of light khaki foam. The nose comprises dried maple syrup, light cashew, flowers, and a vein of vague sweetness I can't quite pin down. The taste immediately leads with more of the same, followed very quickly by a surprising wave of tart-ish green apple and stone fruits, which eventually fades into a mild melange of bready malts, sweet flowers, and light maple syrup. It's odd, but not entirely bad. The body is a light-leaning medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a fluid feel. Overall, this beer continues to confound me. While I find the fruity character off-putting, it also sorta/kinda works with its circumstances. I would say my impressions were generally positive, but I'm still not sure whether or not I'll ever have another. We'll see, I guess...
Sep 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by HarmonMW from Missouri

Sep 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by emerge077 from Illinois

Sep 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by DrBobPierce from Michigan

Aug 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by todesengel135 from Michigan

Aug 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by aasher from Indiana

Aug 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by sweemzander from Illinois

Aug 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by mpalestino from Pennsylvania

Aug 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by beersdmf17 from Illinois

Aug 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Giggy from Michigan

Jul 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by marcb105 from Michigan

Jul 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by nate_nate_nate from Illinois

Jul 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BlissJunkie from Michigan

Jul 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Jun 23, 2014
North French Style Ale from Brewery Vivant
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 57 ratings