Fumisterie
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!

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From:
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!
 
Quebec, Canada
Style:
Herb and Spice Beer
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.57 | pDev: 11.76%
Reviews:
65
Ratings:
81
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 14, 2018
Added:
May 03, 2002
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  2
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Rated: 3.42 by groleau from Canada (QC)

Jun 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.58 by TheCrowsEye from California

May 29, 2018
 
Rated: 3.52 by OldBrewer from Canada (ON)

Mar 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by wrightst from Maryland

Jun 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Kegatron from Pennsylvania

Jul 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by petermethot from New Jersey

Jun 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by ShawneeIrish from Indiana

Mar 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by DaPan from Canada (ON)

Feb 15, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Molson2000 from Canada (ON)

Sep 11, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Wordslinger from Canada (ON)

May 04, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by mrskunk from Connecticut

Apr 14, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by Mattgruv from Canada (QC)

Apr 13, 2012
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Reviewed by leaddog from Canada (AB)

4.08/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
341mL bottled December 2010.

Appearance - Pours a brilliant red-orange (almost like maple or pumpkin) in colour with a finger width of off-white head.

Smell - Caramel, grains/seeds, plum, breads.

Taste - Strong piney bitterness from the hops and seeds, however it does not linger into the aftertaste. Surprising not to pick up much sweetness based on the aromas.

Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Dry finish.

Overall - A very interesting brew by Dieu du Ciel. Didn't know what to expect of this one, as it is my first hemp beer. I was pleasantly surprised by the strong bitterness upfront after picking up sweet aromas. Glad to have tried this one.
Feb 26, 2012
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Reviewed by Rijtjeshuis from Canada (ON)

3.72/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Served in snifter.

LOOK (3/5) ~ pours a rich copper to caramel color. Clarity is poor, the beer is almost totally opaque. The head is a bit of a disappointment, it only rose to about a half finger on a hard pour, and fell at a usual rate to almost nothing with very little lacing. Some visible carbonation on the glass.

SMELL (3.5/5) ~ The balance is malty with some spicing to it on the finish. The malt is pretty sweet - caramel and biscuity. The spicing is pretty sharper and berry like with a bit of licorice and mulling spice to it. Wierd, but there is a smell almost like fried batter in fish and chips. Hops probably play a part in the fugue, but I can't really pick out anything that stands alone.

TASTE (4.5/5) ~ I quite liked the taste. Like the aroma, the taste was a balance between the malt and the spicing. The spicing, I think, brings out a stronger caramel flavors almost like kettle caramelization. That combines well with a bit of the black licorice notes. The finish is really all about those spicy notes. I get some berry, pepper, mulling spice (clove, cinnamon, nutmeg), licorice, and a bit of pine that could be from the hops or other spices, maybe even juniper. The overall balance is sweet and malty.

FEEL (4/5) ~ medium-light body and higher carbonation. I like the high carbonation, because it dries out the finish a bit. A bit of an acid/carbonation kick at the end. I think it could have gone for a bit more of a substantial body, but it played well of the flavors. No real heat.

I liked it overall, it an interesting take on a spiced beer. It leaned pretty heavy to the maltiness so it fails as a a session beer... but it's a good sipper!
Jan 30, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by oldp0rt from Canada (QC)

Dec 21, 2011
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Reviewed by BigBry from Canada (AB)

3.5/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Bottle from a mixed Dieu Du Ciel 12 pack.

Clear, deep reddish brown liquid, lots of carbonation bubbles give a shiny white head. Not much lace, foam quickly faded.
Aromas of some caramel, bready grains along with some earthy, herbal hops.
Same elements are in the flavor. Malty and slightly bready to start, fruity sweetness follows.
Medium bodied, very smooth, easy to drink.
Tastes pretty good, but kind of unremarkable, nothing to set it apart. I know there is hemp in it from reading the description, but not tasting anything unique or different.
Maybe it was just me, but need to give this one another chance.
Dec 06, 2011
 
Rated: 3 by kelvarnsen from Canada (ON)

Nov 30, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by JAHMUR from Connecticut

Nov 18, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by eat from Canada (QC)

Nov 16, 2011
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Reviewed by tonyf55 from Canada (AB)

3.87/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Bottle into a tulip glass.

Visual (3.5): dark amber colour, minimal clarity. Single finger off-white head with little lacing left on glass. Head dissipates quickly. No visible carbonation. Ruby hue in the light

Aroma (4): malty smells dominate, with undertones of yeast, leather, and spices such as ginger, nutmeg, and light hidden maple. Smells roasted, even though colour doesn't hint at this.

Taste (4): gives way to the spices, but leaves a sweet flavour on the palette. Tastes of grains, nutmeg, breads, and hints of cinnamon. Hops are well hidden in a balance of malt and spice flavours.

Mouthfeel (3.5): fairy medium body with a dry texture. Leaves the palette dry but flows over the tounge in a lively fashion. Good for a spiced beer.

Overall (4): I have a preference for spiced beers. The smell, the taste, and the mouthfeel have a nice complexity that I really like in a "sit-and-enjoy" kind of beer. Not remarkable in the spiced beer category, but a very good beer.
Oct 15, 2011
Fumisterie from Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 81 ratings