Currant Gin Bu
de Garde Brewing

Currant Gin BuCurrant Gin Bu
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From:
de Garde Brewing
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Berliner Weisse
ABV:
4%
Score:
97
Avg:
4.42 | pDev: 8.6%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
147
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 03, 2018
Added:
Jul 22, 2014
Wants:
  34
Gots:
  9
Oregon grown Black Currants married in Gin barrels to our tart Berliner Weisse inspired base. Rustic earth and spice notes with a distinctive currant character. Refreshing, crisp, characterful. Plus, it looks very pretty.

4% ABV

1 IBU
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Ratings by SteeleWright:
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Rated by SteeleWright from Texas

4.9/5  rDev +10.9%

Aug 31, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.3 by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania

Feb 03, 2018
 
Rated: 4.15 by PhineasMcClintock from Massachusetts

Dec 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4.08 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Dec 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4.58 by Bunuelian from Minnesota

Aug 31, 2017
 
Rated: 4.5 by oriolesfan4 from Maryland

Jul 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4.1 by South2NW from Oregon

May 02, 2017
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Reviewed by gcamparone from Rhode Island

4.31/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 750mL bottle into a DeGarde snifter. Acquired in a trade.

Pours a deep maroon body with a two finger effervescent pink fizzy head that reduces rather quickly to leave no lacing or retention. Color is stunning.

Aromas are are tart and berry-forward with some definite gin notes in there.. I describe it as alpine or "christmas trees", rosemary.

On the tongue is an interesting medley that surprisingly works together.. sour raspberries, currants initially, giving way to spruce and alpine notes, finishing dry and tart. A good balance between the gin barrel and currants. Mouthfeel is light and easy drinking with high carbonation.

An interesting, unique beer that I really enjoyed.
Feb 23, 2017
 
Rated: 4.16 by mothman from Minnesota

Oct 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.47 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Oct 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.36 by Jhfinn from New York

Aug 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.75 by crob3888 from California

Aug 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.38 by johnny_chimpo from Washington

Jul 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.92 by BMMillsy from Florida

Jul 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.6 by blue-dream from Virgin Islands (U.S.)

Jun 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.52 by HopBroker from Washington

Jun 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by tshanahan from California

Jun 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by kevindp9 from Arizona

May 03, 2016
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Reviewed by John_M from Washington

4.31/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
On tap at the Arch Bridge Tap House, as part of their anniversary special tap take over. Have never heard of or seen this beer before, but was advised that it was a "keeper release" from a few releases back (which would certainly explain why I'm not familiar with it).

The beer pours a slightly hazy, rose color, with good retention and decent lacing. The nose is very attractive and complex (no surprise there), as I pick up raspberry and blackberry, light vanilla, wine, gin and maybe some light funk. The flavor profile replicates the nose, though to some extent the complexity is overwhelmed by the sour component. The sour isn't over the top in this beer (I was able to enjoy a small glass without much problem), which I think allows the gin and fruit to shine though better. In fact, the fruit flavor is very bright and really shines on the palate. There also seemed to something of a lemon/lime quality as well in this beer, that blended well with the fruit and gin. Mouthfeel is pretty light, which again, is what you would expect in a 4% abv. beer. Drinkability is exceptional, and this would really make a lovely, spring or summer time drink.

Impressive effort.
Apr 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.79 by mozif from Virginia

Apr 16, 2016
Currant Gin Bu from de Garde Brewing
Beer rating: 97 out of 100 with 147 ratings