Cuvée La Boîte
Brooklyn Brewery

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From:
Brooklyn Brewery
 
New York, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
7.9%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.97 | pDev: 10.33%
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
159
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 14, 2015
Added:
Aug 26, 2013
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  10
A collaboration between Garrett Oliver and Lior “The Spice Whisperer” Lev Sercarz, Cuvée La Boîte is a Belgian-inspired beer in the “Grand Cru” style, subtly infused with Lior’s unique blend of Mish Mish (lemon, saffron, crystalized honey), fresh kaffir lime leaves, and rare Espelette peppers from the French Pyré-nées. In his book, The Art of Blending, Lior compares making a spice blend to organizing a party. The beer is around 7.9% ABV
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Ratings by spokeydonkey:
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Reviewed by spokeydonkey from New York

3.79/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Hazy light copper in color. Thin white head with a little lacing down the glass. Smells of clove and pear. Little to no hop aroma--lots of belgian fruity aroma. Taste is dominated by spice and fruity Belgian notes. Starts off slighly tangy, almost citric and follows up with sweetness and pear flavors. In the background is a hint of spices that I can't quite place. Very rich beer with a fully body and lots of hefty flavors going on. Definitely a sipper and a bit too overwhelming for me. Still, very nicely balanced for what it is.
Nov 15, 2013
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Rated by DrunkOctopus

4.71/5  rDev +18.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Pleasantly surprised. None of the fruity and sweet notes were overpowering.
May 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.89 by anvilx from Texas

Apr 25, 2015
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

4.26/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A: slight haze; deep gold in color with a touch of orange; 1 finger creamy white head that receded to a thin collar; no lacing;

S: coriander, orange, black pepper;

T: really smooth; sweet orange up front; mid-palate follows the nose; the black pepper is more pronounced at the end; ABV is well hidden;

M: light to medium bodied; creamy carbonation; dry finish;

O: I was really struck by how smooth this was;
Feb 10, 2015
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Rated by JGam115 from New York

3.81/5  rDev -4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Fruity esters and light spices, good malt backbone.
Jan 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Dec 05, 2014
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Reviewed by DIM from Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Just had this on-tap tonight, an older keg I guess.

This was a hazy golden color and came to me with just a wisp of white head

Lots of yeasty esters in the nose, bubblegum and bananas abound. I couldn't discern any of the spices listed in the description. An old keg, faded spice, and whatever else aside, to my tongue, this was a yeast showcase and a good one. Some sugary sweetness and dusting of hay plus lots bubblegummy banana. This was very full bodied and soft.
Nov 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by HayleyHK from New York

Nov 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by IPAchris from Pennsylvania

Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Fabiand from Texas

Nov 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.1 by amalburg from Michigan

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by joltinmatt from Ohio

Oct 07, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by LexxArexxa from Ohio

Aug 27, 2014
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Reviewed by scootny from New York

4.29/5  rDev +8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Another of the elusive Ghost Bottles. A few months, (3) old. Lovely golden color with a touch of chill haze. Prodigious somewhat rocky head with clumps of lace. Stays covered nicely. Nose has light malt and wheat edge with sweet aromas of honey, candy and alcohol. Some bubblegum. Yeast esters bring a soupçon of banana and more pronounced light fruits, apples, pear, and grapes. Citrus notes add a vivacious brightness. Peppery spiciness has a bit of cinnamon as the light fusel edge heats the nostrils. Taste is excellent with a classic pale malt body enlivened by wheat twang. Juicy cantaloupe, bubblegum, and cinnamon. Lots of spice interplay with the lime leaves and lemon peel. An earthy dry hop finish that brings some horse blanket and funk. It's more pronounced as the yeast is introduced in the glass. Indeed there is a light astringency that shows along with a bit of nuttiness. As it warms the complexity and density of the brew builds. Feel is slightly full and creamy. Crisp dryness. Velvety swallow. A wonderful brew that will work with almost anything you can chew I think. It certainly works on its own.
Aug 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BamfBacon from Ohio

Jul 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by pat_usher from Pennsylvania

Jul 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Chvck1 from Maryland

Jul 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by GRG1313 from California

Jun 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by MonkeyBread from Nevada

Jun 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by kjrod20 from New York

Jun 18, 2014
Cuvée La Boîte from Brooklyn Brewery
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 159 ratings