Hubris Anniversary Ale
Brewery Vivant

Hubris Anniversary AleHubris Anniversary Ale
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From:
Brewery Vivant
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Quadrupel (Quad)
ABV:
13%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.47 | pDev: 21.33%
Reviews:
11
Ratings:
60
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 29, 2016
Added:
Jan 29, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  5
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Ratings by Founders_Fanatic:
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Reviewed by Founders_Fanatic from Michigan

2.52/5  rDev -27.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.5
I had this draft beer at my favorite bar in Michigan. This bar was promoting a Belgian style collaboration between BV and another brewery (which I will not name, because this other brewery had nothing to do with Hubris).

Appearance: Red color which is similar to a cranberry juice color, no head. The appearance is hard to judge due to the bar lighting. The snifter was also filled to the brim, which is why the head was not seen. There was some white head which appeared as I drank the beer.

Smell: Vinegar is the first thought, sour fruit is a second thought...after a second sniff, tart cherries is definitely apparent. Sour apple is apparent as well.

Taste: The taste is overwhelming. Vinegar, sour, and tart. Not very pleasant. I tried to search for other tastes but the sour bitterness was too strong. I had some friends try this beer, their face expressions clearly showed the tart/sour taste of the beer. Definitely not what I was expecting when I ordered this beer.

Overall: I have had a few (3 to be specific) Belgian quads, my favorite being La Trappe Quadrupel, which is from the Netherlands and not Belgium. This is nothing like Belgian quads I have tried. I would consider this a sour ale of some sort. Michigan has far better beers to offer and I won't be trying this again. I slightly regret writing this comment because this is their anniversary ale, but I know the Beer Advocate community will appreciate the review. If you are looking for a quad which is American made I suggest New Belgium Cascara Quad.
Jun 01, 2013
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Hubris Anniversary Ale from Brewery Vivant
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 60 ratings