Le Canard
The Brewer's Art

Le CanardLe Canard
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From:
The Brewer's Art
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
8%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.97 | pDev: 9.32%
Reviews:
57
Ratings:
107
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 21, 2018
Added:
Feb 02, 2005
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  11
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Ratings by brewandbbq:
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Reviewed by brewandbbq from New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Brewer's Art's latest bottling, "Le Canard", an ode to Kwak.

After disgorgement of a very toyt cork, a quick upswell of eager froth heads for the exit. With a quick slant of a tulip glass at the ready, a carefull pour unloads a massive three-inch head of eggshell.
Wowza. A sight to behold in a Duvel glass.
The rocky, whipped seafoam took a full five minutes to begin to fall. A cone of dense froth stood tall as the sides relinquished their grip. A rare display of extreme lacework. Ripped sheets and foam-ropes.

Aromatics lead off with a blast of peach skins, orange zest, citrus-laden bubblegum, and cracked coriander.
Extremely fresh and lively, and it reminds me of the first whiff of LaChouffe that blew me away, long ago.

Creamy and light mouthfeel. Quite soft and somewhat pillowy. The carbonation delivers plenty of liveliness.

Orange marmalade, fresh peaches, Indian coriander, and grassy overtones start the pallet. Hints of blossom honey, white pepper,
candied cloves, and zesty hops follow through.
Bitterness is firm and balancing, with residuals quite tame for a Belgian.
Alcohol is warming only as it finishes, along with lingering citrus zests, and tropical essence.

This beer blows away Kwak. Well crafted and pretty dry for the style.
Hard to find any faults in this one, but I suppose some time in a Brett-laden Chardonnay barrel (or Gerwertz), would put it over the top.

Big thanks to my buddy Mike for hooking me up..Proper.
Apr 26, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Feb 21, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by bigred89 from Maryland

Jan 12, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by ohatteras from Illinois

Dec 20, 2017
 
Rated: 4.02 by kwjd from Canada (ON)

Nov 14, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Oct 27, 2015
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Reviewed by Monkeefartz from Maryland

4.06/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Yum... Had this on tap at Brewer's Art. It's OK in the bottle, but flavors are so much more developed on tap. It is a mellow sweetness, but not cloying you so. It is yeast and dry fruit, with a nice level of carbonation.
Jul 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.84 by Vinithing from Wisconsin

May 18, 2015
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Rated by stevenandnataliearedrunk from Maryland

5/5  rDev +25.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Nicely spiced. Great for a winter night.
Jan 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Beerasaurus from Virginia

Nov 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.04 by RavenForBeer from Georgia

Nov 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Vogt52 from Maryland

Nov 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by mklisz from New Hampshire

Sep 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by alienlifeforcecube from Massachusetts

Aug 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by mamacita20 from Ohio

Aug 13, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by ConradKenney from Maryland

Jul 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by mrw1zard from Alabama

Jul 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by curlybird from Pennsylvania

Jul 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Proclarush from Maryland

Jul 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by wrightst from Maryland

Jun 19, 2014
Le Canard from The Brewer's Art
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 107 ratings