Brettanosaurus Rex
Oersoep

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From:
Oersoep
 
Netherlands
Style:
Saison
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.99 | pDev: 7.52%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
18
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 02, 2015
Added:
Sep 14, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by barczar:
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Reviewed by barczar from Kentucky

3.94/5  rDev -1.3%
Fruity citrus and tropical hops and brett funk, barnyard and must, in the initial aroma. Flavor reveals much more brett character at the backbone, with the signature plastic and must notes dominating, becoming fairly dry at the spicy finish. Notes of grapefruit and mango add a welcome contrast. Somewhat balanced in extremes between brett and hop flavoring.
Nov 25, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.29 by polopaul20 from Maryland

Mar 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.27 by BigOldOaf from Massachusetts

Mar 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by wethorseblanket from California

Feb 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.67 by DCLAguy11 from California

Feb 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by tykechandler from Kentucky

Feb 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.82 by BDetwiler from Maryland

Jan 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by nmann08 from Virginia

Jan 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.84 by dataylor21 from Kentucky

Dec 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by atpca from California

Dec 01, 2014
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

4/5  rDev +0.3%
With the need for standout character, complexity and charm, the better saison makers aren't looking forward; they're looking back. Back to history to reclaim the rusticity, dirty and earthen nuances that modern brewing and technological advancements have stripped from the style.

Oersoep brewers have captured a taste of an era gone by with a dark and foggy gold ale. Its foamy bogish cap releases a plethora of fruit and soil-riddled perfume. Citrus, sourish and orchard fruit play out dryly to the nose while the underpinning of steely caramels, brazen carbonation and playful acidity strike the early palate with surprising force.

The gregarious bubbly nature of the beer wants to skip over the middle, but in doing so lays down a trail of saddle leather, burlap, peated soil and an off-shoot of rose. Dry fruitiness remisce of apple, lemon and orange with tropical apricot and kiwi playing delicately along the periphery of taste.

Fast to finish, the beer's pin-point carbonation lifts the beer as it seems to melt from the palate like cotton candy. But the bitterness of citrus peel, grass and damp hay offer a bite to balance the malt and vinous acidic properties. Even the peppery, cinnamon numbing offers a mild medicinal quality that rises midway through the session.
Nov 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Jonbw from Mississippi

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.05 by drewone from California

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by GRG1313 from California

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Nov 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.14 by Rado from California

Nov 08, 2014
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Reviewed by safaricook from Netherlands

4.4/5  rDev +10.3%
Orange color and almost clear, white rocky head reducing to thin layer, leaving lacing, plenty big bubbles.
Nose is pretty complex with tropical fruit hops, a certain spicyness
fruity hops on the palate, caramel malts but restrained, just a little bitter and ending with a combination of dryness and tartness. With an aftertaste of lingering grapefruit.
Medium body with refreshing carbonation
The leaflet says that this beer was fully fermented with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis and one can clearly taste that. However it is almost not sour. The yeast plays just a part in this great symphony. The aroma is good but the taste is incredible. What a delight to have such brewery in the Netherlands.
Oct 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by oriolesfan4 from Maryland

Oct 03, 2014
Brettanosaurus Rex from Oersoep
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 18 ratings