Tapestry
Block Three Brewing Co.

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From:
Block Three Brewing Co.
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
Belgian Dark Ale
ABV:
6.1%
Score:
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Avg:
3.85 | pDev: 0%
Reviews:
1
Ratings:
1
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 03, 2015
Added:
Sep 03, 2015
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Ratings by thehyperduck:
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Reviewed by thehyperduck from Canada (ON)

3.85/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Unlabelled 500 mL bottle picked up at the brewery in mid-July; served slightly chilled. Not one of my favourite styles, but I've been impressed with Block Three's Belgian fare thus-far.

Pours a murky copper-brown colour with ruby-red highlights, kicking up one finger of loose, soapy, light beige-coloured froth at the surface. It turns out to be relatively short-lived, lasting no more than a minute or two before fading down to a bubbly cap and thin collar. Lightly smoky on the nose; roasted malts and walnut come to mind, with hints of molasses, prune and dates. A touch on the earthy side - seriously, I can smell damp soil - with maybe a hint of coffee.

This is an interesting hybrid, combining elements of both Belgian-dark and English-brown ales quite adeptly. Lightly roasted malts and molasses sweetness dominate initially; bread crust and biscuit flavours are apparent, with some toasted hazelnut character. Fruity notes of plum, black cherry and date begin to surface by mid-sip, with an earthy, roasty, vaguely coffee-like bitterness showing up for the finish. Light-medium in body, with relatively low carbonation levels that gently agitate the palate, resulting in a smooth, somewhat thin mouthfeel. The alcohol is not a big factor, but this is still more of a sipper than a gulper.

Final Grade: 3.85, a B+. Block Three's Tapestry Belgian Brown is a bit of a crossbreed, but I find the resulting product to be quite well-made. The nutty, bittersweet characteristics of this beer mean that it shares much in common with English browns, but the underlying fruity, yeasty notes put a unique twist on the flavour profile. While I wouldn't go out of my way for this, it's something that I'd recommend trying if you're presented with the opportunity. Thumbs up.
Sep 03, 2015
Tapestry from Block Three Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 3.85 out of 5 with 1 ratings