Élixir Céleste
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!

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From:
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!
 
Quebec, Canada
Style:
Bohemian / Czech Pilsner
ABV:
5%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 10.59%
Reviews:
32
Ratings:
59
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 23, 2018
Added:
Jan 05, 2004
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by Franck:
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Rated by Franck from Canada (QC)

3/5  rDev -22.5%

Oct 08, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by BallsDeep from Florida

Jul 23, 2018
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Reviewed by ChrisCage from Canada (AB)

3.76/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 2.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
A- Virtually no head on this golden colored, semi hazed looking brew.....there are tinges of orange color throughout the overall look as well. Carbonation appears to be rather mellow and lacing is non existent. Not a very well looking beer at all unfortunately....the yeast haze saves it somewhat.

S- Things are picking up! Aromas that are citrus like, fresh grains, sweet malt and floral notes are all present, and rich overall....perhaps a slight spicy note....can't quite put my finger on it but it's slightly pepper/clove.

T- Nice crisp and refreshing flavors....the malt sweetness does give way to a reasonably hop laden profile...I think this leans to a dry, grassy flavor and is very leafy, especially on the finish, with lingering oily hop cones on the palate, keeping me ready for the next taste.

M/O- Light/Medium bodied and with fairly zesty carbonation, this is a highly drinkable, if not unassuming Czech Pilsener style Lager....the hop profile is better than average but doesn't overpower....the best quality of this beer is definitely the aromas....I probably won't seek this one out again but wouldn't turn it down and think it really is a good beer but doesn't stand out from the masses!
Jul 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Aug 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by slowfade from Canada (QC)

Aug 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Caudalie from Canada (QC)

Jun 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by 4ster from Canada (ON)

Feb 01, 2014
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Reviewed by jrenihan from Canada (ON)

3.62/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Bottled July 2013. Thanks to Papat444 for this one!

The beer is a translucent golden with a small white head. Head fades quite quickly.

Nose contains malt, a bit of a honey scent, grass and some light fruit- a bit grape like. Has a scent I associate with lager yeast.

Taste is similar to the nose, but better. Grassy hop scents are the strongest flavour, with a notable bitterness and a bit of spiciness. This is balanced by a bready malt flavour with some sweetness. Again, a touch of honey and a bit of green grape.

Medium bodied, moderate carbonation level. A bit spicy.

Overall, not bad. I wouldn't search for more, but that may be owing to the fact that it is not a style I am overly fond of. Happy to have tried it.
Dec 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by duracell from Canada (QC)

Oct 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by groleau from Canada (QC)

Oct 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by sdm9465 from Canada (NS)

Oct 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Nunya from Ohio

Oct 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by JAHMUR from Connecticut

Sep 02, 2013
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Reviewed by SebD from Canada (ON)

3.9/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Appearance: It has a nice clear golden/yellow color to it. It has a nice off-white head that dies down moderately and leaves some nice lacing.

Smell: The aromas definitely give out hints of grainy malts, some breadiness, floral notes, grassy hops and some lemon.

Taste: Like the aromas, it has some grainy/bready malts, earthy/grassy hops upfront, some floral notes, faint lemon and some sweet honey.

Mouthfeel: It has a med/high carbonation with a nice overall balance and feel.

Drinkability: It's a very smooth drinkable beer accompanied with good flavors and aromas.
Aug 31, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by kwjd from Canada (ON)

Jul 31, 2013
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Reviewed by TheDoctor from Canada (QC)

3.8/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
A:
Pours a crystal clear golden straw with a clumpy, pristine white head. Head eventually becomes a nice, even film. Not a very evenly composed cap, but oh well. Good retention; nice, stringy lacing.

S:
Funky hops aromas backed up by a very musty malt smell. Simple, but smells like I would expect a beer like this to.

T:
Minerals, malt, some hoppy bitterness that rises a bit. Fresh hop flavor comes through pretty strong. Dusty and dry. Quite refreshing.

M:
Thin and dry. Not too intense in any one way. Could do with a touch more carbonation.

O:
Good, refreshing hot-day beer. Could be better in a few ways, but is not a slouch by any means. This is rich and flavorful but pretty crisp and easy to drink as well. Good session beer at 5% ABV.
Would have again.
Jul 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Kmat10 from Canada (AB)

Jul 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by GoHabsGo from Canada (ON)

Jul 02, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by tom10101 from Canada (QC)

Jun 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Whatup14 from Canada (QC)

Apr 17, 2013
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