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Bretticent
Wicked Weed Brewing
- From:
- Wicked Weed Brewing
- North Carolina, United States
- Style:
- Saison
- ABV:
- 6.5%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.82 | pDev: 8.9%
- Reviews:
- 63
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jul 15, 2020
- Added:
- Apr 30, 2014
- Wants:
- 13
- Gots:
- 103
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Reviewed by IvoryFoxhole from Virginia
3.93/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
500 mL bottle purchased at brewery 8/6/19. Poured into Aslin anniversary glass.
L: Somewhat clear pale gold. Nice big foamy white head with good retention an a cap and ring. Lots of white lacing.
S: Citrus and brett yeast. Pretty straightforward.
T: Citrus and floral, light, with a malty and yeasty finish. Fairly neutral. Straightforward.
F: Light-bodied, pretty well-carbonated. Crisp and refreshing. Uncomplicated but well-balanced.
O: I would say this is as average of a farmhouse ale as it gets. Drinks well, not spectacular, but solid.
Aug 13, 2019L: Somewhat clear pale gold. Nice big foamy white head with good retention an a cap and ring. Lots of white lacing.
S: Citrus and brett yeast. Pretty straightforward.
T: Citrus and floral, light, with a malty and yeasty finish. Fairly neutral. Straightforward.
F: Light-bodied, pretty well-carbonated. Crisp and refreshing. Uncomplicated but well-balanced.
O: I would say this is as average of a farmhouse ale as it gets. Drinks well, not spectacular, but solid.
Reviewed by Ozzylizard from Pennsylvania
3.84/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
3.84/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
$ 10.59 (Including tax)/500 mL capped bottle ($ 0.627/oz) at Lionville Beverage, Exton, PA.
“Date bottled 05.11.17” clearly marked on the label. Stored at 42 degrees and served at 54 degrees in a hand-washed and dried Jester King snifter.
Appearance – 4.
Body – Light orange, hazy. Some sediment on bottom of the bottle.
Head – Large (Maximum 5.5 cm, slow center pour), white, dense and creamy with a few rocks, good retention, slooowly diminishing to a three to five mm ring and a complete thin layer with a rocky center island. Head retraction provides some open lacing. Head from second pour is the same but only half the size.
Lacing – Initially complete thick rings of tiny bubbles. As the level drops, the rings become connected by columns.
First pour – Light yellow, clear. Second pour has only slight haze.
Aroma – 3.75 - Fermenting fruit. Lasts.
Flavor – 4 – Mellow without the frequently harsh funkiness produced by Brettanomyces species. A hint of fruity sweetness followed by some low-key funk. The funk lasts into the aftertaste. Distinct malt or hops flavors are not present. No alcohol, no diacetyl, no dimethylsulfide.
Palate – 3 - Medium, watery, lively carbonation.
Impression and summation – 4 – Other than the palate, this is an above-average brett saison. The appearance is good, the aroma intriguing, the flavor mellow and lacking the frequently jarring flavor combinations of Brettanomyces species -fermentation. Only the palate is amiss, being somewhat over carbonated for the viscosity – either less carbonation or a thinner brew.
Mar 28, 2018“Date bottled 05.11.17” clearly marked on the label. Stored at 42 degrees and served at 54 degrees in a hand-washed and dried Jester King snifter.
Appearance – 4.
Body – Light orange, hazy. Some sediment on bottom of the bottle.
Head – Large (Maximum 5.5 cm, slow center pour), white, dense and creamy with a few rocks, good retention, slooowly diminishing to a three to five mm ring and a complete thin layer with a rocky center island. Head retraction provides some open lacing. Head from second pour is the same but only half the size.
Lacing – Initially complete thick rings of tiny bubbles. As the level drops, the rings become connected by columns.
First pour – Light yellow, clear. Second pour has only slight haze.
Aroma – 3.75 - Fermenting fruit. Lasts.
Flavor – 4 – Mellow without the frequently harsh funkiness produced by Brettanomyces species. A hint of fruity sweetness followed by some low-key funk. The funk lasts into the aftertaste. Distinct malt or hops flavors are not present. No alcohol, no diacetyl, no dimethylsulfide.
Palate – 3 - Medium, watery, lively carbonation.
Impression and summation – 4 – Other than the palate, this is an above-average brett saison. The appearance is good, the aroma intriguing, the flavor mellow and lacking the frequently jarring flavor combinations of Brettanomyces species -fermentation. Only the palate is amiss, being somewhat over carbonated for the viscosity – either less carbonation or a thinner brew.
Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina
3.68/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: The hazy golden liquid is capped by a massive head of foam that sticks like marshmallows melted on a a sweet potato casserole
Smell: Bready, with leather, minerals, peppery spice and vague lemon tones
Taste: Bready, with a hint of apricot, at the outset, but the mineral and leather tones take over the middle; some tart lemon character, after the swallow with a funky, somewhat oxidized finish
Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation
Overall: Not one of my better experiences with Wicked Weed, sadly
Feb 07, 2018Smell: Bready, with leather, minerals, peppery spice and vague lemon tones
Taste: Bready, with a hint of apricot, at the outset, but the mineral and leather tones take over the middle; some tart lemon character, after the swallow with a funky, somewhat oxidized finish
Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation
Overall: Not one of my better experiences with Wicked Weed, sadly
Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania
3.98/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured from a tall bottle into a Dogfish Head tulip
L: Cloudy light copper brown pour. 2 fingers of foamy white head. Solid rim of lacing.
S: Funky... brett and lemon. Tart fruit.
T/F: Tart without being sour. Lots of funk and brett character. Tart fruits... pear, green apple rind, lemon, and grassy. Crackery malts... mild sweetness in the background. The finish is green fruit and funk. Medium to light in body... smoother than expected.
O: A solid brett'ed up farmhouse ale. Good mix of tart fruit and funk. Was expecting a bit more based on the brewery's reputation but certainly enjoyable.
Jan 05, 2018L: Cloudy light copper brown pour. 2 fingers of foamy white head. Solid rim of lacing.
S: Funky... brett and lemon. Tart fruit.
T/F: Tart without being sour. Lots of funk and brett character. Tart fruits... pear, green apple rind, lemon, and grassy. Crackery malts... mild sweetness in the background. The finish is green fruit and funk. Medium to light in body... smoother than expected.
O: A solid brett'ed up farmhouse ale. Good mix of tart fruit and funk. Was expecting a bit more based on the brewery's reputation but certainly enjoyable.
Reviewed by Ltdsaint from North Carolina
4.24/5 rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured into a Tulip glass, clean golden body, starts with a great head that slowly sinks down and settles in the glass, one streak of lacing. Smells floral with tart fruits, white grape and pear. Taste is similar with the strong floral notes as well as the tart fruits and a very light malty taste.
Oct 24, 2017Rated by bylerteck from Canada (ON)
4.06/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
'Tropical Fruits'
Sep 30, 2017Reviewed by Gavage from Nevada
4.24/5 rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +11%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This version was brewed with pears.
Appearance: orange in color with a 1/2" head that falls to some spotty surface foam.
Smell: brett and some farmhouse funk come through to the nose.
Taste: crackers, biscuit, grass, pears, tart green grapes, farmhouse funk, and a decent bitterness.
Mouthfeel: medium bodied beer. Crisp throughout. Dry finish. Refreshing.
Overall: a very good funky farmhouse ale with just the right amount of fruit and tartness.
Sep 04, 2017Appearance: orange in color with a 1/2" head that falls to some spotty surface foam.
Smell: brett and some farmhouse funk come through to the nose.
Taste: crackers, biscuit, grass, pears, tart green grapes, farmhouse funk, and a decent bitterness.
Mouthfeel: medium bodied beer. Crisp throughout. Dry finish. Refreshing.
Overall: a very good funky farmhouse ale with just the right amount of fruit and tartness.
Rated by rambleonbrett from North Carolina
3.88/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.88/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
If you like Brett beers, this one is very good. Clean, crisp, and very drinkable. And it has a great name too.
Aug 31, 2017
Bretticent from Wicked Weed Brewing
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
469 ratings
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