Fancy Pants
New England Brewing Co.

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From:
New England Brewing Co.
 
Connecticut, United States
Style:
Flanders Oud Bruin
ABV:
6%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.85 | pDev: 12.47%
Reviews:
36
Ratings:
81
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 29, 2015
Added:
Dec 11, 2011
Wants:
  54
Gots:
  23
2011: ~700 500ml bottles from 2 Cabernet barrels
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Ratings by mltobin:
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Rated by mltobin from Connecticut

3.92/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

May 29, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by petermethot from New Jersey

May 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by braugon from Connecticut

Mar 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.76 by dcguitar from Connecticut

Oct 31, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by BeerThursdays from Delaware

Jul 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by NuclearRich from Connecticut

Mar 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by CTJman from Connecticut

Feb 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania

Jan 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by PhineasMcClintock from Massachusetts

Jan 19, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Jan 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Pete27lax from New York

Oct 02, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by lunarbrew from Wisconsin

Sep 13, 2013
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Reviewed by Stevedore from Oregon

3.36/5  rDev -12.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
500ml bottle generously extra'd to me by Paul in a trade of ours. Poured into a Cigar City snifter today, 9/11/2013. Review #207.

This brew pours a cloudy orange-brown body, with relatively minimal carbonation for the style- about a 1cm white head that dissipates fairly quickly. Not much lacing, doesn't look too special.

Nose is pretty much reminding me of Supplication. Lots of cherry tartness complemented by a woody oakiness which is likely from the cabernet barrels. It actually smells sour. Not too bad actually, I really enjoyed the smell on this beer.

However, the taste is incredibly disappointing. Not much sourness at all, more of the cherry tartness. It's not very sweet, but its not very sour either. Not a great balance of flavours.

Thinner bodied, watery and not really satisfying. It's a fairly low ABV sour, but Paul's homebrewed sour brown ale aged on red wine grapes was much, much better than this. Finish is a bit dry, and the body just doesn't satisfy me here. Even the carbonation isn't great.

It's pretty much a below-average Flanders Oud Bruin. I just wasn't impressed with this one, and I do not recommend getting this one. You can do so much better with Belgian imports sitting on the shelf.
Sep 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by trxxpaxxs from New York

Aug 31, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Jul 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by seplo from Connecticut

May 21, 2013
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Reviewed by Durge from Connecticut

4.01/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A cloudy, murky-orange-brown with a slim bit of white scattered head and minimal lacing. The aroma is full of malt vinegar and sweet Cabernet with cherry cocoanut highlights. The flavor brings a bit harsher apple cider vinegar with a deep toffee malt and a hint of whiskey alcohol. This offers a medium body with a somewhat heavy feel, cask like carbonation. Very good stuff for the sour effect I always enjoy.
Apr 10, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by HopsHopenstein from Connecticut

Jan 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by OnYourSix from Connecticut

Nov 02, 2012
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Reviewed by unclejazz from New York

3.43/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5
A bottle I traded for in February and decided to pop open during Superstorm Sandy.

A-red but rather flat looking. Just a few bubbles from a vigorous pour.

N-some cherry and a bit of vinegar, but not much else.

T-a tart brown ale, with some malty sweetness. A touch of leather and oak as it warmed.

M- flat and slightly dry. Lack of carbonation seems to hurt the style here. I was hoping or more sour, instead of just a bi of tart.

O-I like this brewery a lot, having enjoyed other offerings. This being one of my favorite styles, was a great letdown. I hope NEBCOANY has learned from this an will continue to push the envelope.
Nov 01, 2012
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