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Belle Gueule Lager D'hiver
Brasseurs R.J.
- From:
- Brasseurs R.J.
- Quebec, Canada
- Style:
- European Pale Lager
- ABV:
- 5.2%
- Score:
- 80
- Avg:
- 3.32 | pDev: 11.14%
- Reviews:
- 10
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 29, 2018
- Added:
- Jan 20, 2004
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 2
No description / notes.
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Ratings by papat444:
Reviewed by papat444 from Canada (QC)
3.24/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.24/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Poured from a 12oz bottle, no #freshbeer info.
Pours a light copper, good sized head but retention is average and not much lacing afterward. Aroma and flavor have a nuttiness mixed with dried fruits and a prominent metallic twang. Ok but didn't find it that great.
Mar 04, 2014Pours a light copper, good sized head but retention is average and not much lacing afterward. Aroma and flavor have a nuttiness mixed with dried fruits and a prominent metallic twang. Ok but didn't find it that great.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Organdrew from Canada (QC)
3.43/5 rDev +3.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.43/5 rDev +3.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Glass bottle poured into a flute glass. Served at ~6 Degrees Celsius.
Look: Pours clear, dark, red-brown liquid with noticeable carbonation and virtually no head.
Smell: Sweet, toffee, caramel, candy. Very subdued.
Taste: I liked it. Some spices and hop finish. Slight caramel. Hop bitterness is noticeable and dominant. Some slight sweetness too.
Mouthfeel: Slightly creamy mouthfeel. Lots of carbonation. Finishes somewhat dry.
Overall: Overall, it was good. Competes with some more premium macrobrews. More than I expected, but still not a high-tier drink. As a cheap beer, I can imagine it's slightly watered down. I'd really like this with a bit more punch and toned down slightly on the hop. I would drink again.
I recommend if you haven't tried. My favorite so far from Belle Gueule.
Dec 02, 2017Look: Pours clear, dark, red-brown liquid with noticeable carbonation and virtually no head.
Smell: Sweet, toffee, caramel, candy. Very subdued.
Taste: I liked it. Some spices and hop finish. Slight caramel. Hop bitterness is noticeable and dominant. Some slight sweetness too.
Mouthfeel: Slightly creamy mouthfeel. Lots of carbonation. Finishes somewhat dry.
Overall: Overall, it was good. Competes with some more premium macrobrews. More than I expected, but still not a high-tier drink. As a cheap beer, I can imagine it's slightly watered down. I'd really like this with a bit more punch and toned down slightly on the hop. I would drink again.
I recommend if you haven't tried. My favorite so far from Belle Gueule.
Reviewed by TheHammer from Canada (ON)
3.27/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
3.27/5 rDev -1.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Appearance: Poured with a nice light copper color that boasted a vey high, almost Belgian level of carbonation that produced a half finger of head that retained exceptionally and produced ample lacing.
Smell: High carmel malt with a nutty backing and some earthy hops. Warming helps bring out the smell a bit but not overtly so.
Taste: Starts with some mild chestnut notes with some malt presence that pushes forward ever so slightly before being dusted away from earthy and herbal hops that strike me as just a very barely in excess. It's unique that is for sure, and certainly more for a pale ale fan.
Mouthfeel: The carbonation does help out the end of the beer, but the hops linger for a bit too long for my liking. Transistioning is a little bumpy too.
Drinkability: On the lighter end of medium bodied, the high carbonation simple doesn't want to ever settle down on this one and I wouldn't call it smooth. That said, I still don't have any problems getting it down in short order. It's kinda odd really, it's pushing the wrong buttons but I don't seem to mind.
Final Thoughts: This is a seasonal brew for a reason, and given this brew is in June...I'm probably in the wrong season. That said, I think this would be a much better porch drinker in the fall for the time when there can be no dobut summer is over.
Jun 15, 2016Smell: High carmel malt with a nutty backing and some earthy hops. Warming helps bring out the smell a bit but not overtly so.
Taste: Starts with some mild chestnut notes with some malt presence that pushes forward ever so slightly before being dusted away from earthy and herbal hops that strike me as just a very barely in excess. It's unique that is for sure, and certainly more for a pale ale fan.
Mouthfeel: The carbonation does help out the end of the beer, but the hops linger for a bit too long for my liking. Transistioning is a little bumpy too.
Drinkability: On the lighter end of medium bodied, the high carbonation simple doesn't want to ever settle down on this one and I wouldn't call it smooth. That said, I still don't have any problems getting it down in short order. It's kinda odd really, it's pushing the wrong buttons but I don't seem to mind.
Final Thoughts: This is a seasonal brew for a reason, and given this brew is in June...I'm probably in the wrong season. That said, I think this would be a much better porch drinker in the fall for the time when there can be no dobut summer is over.
Reviewed by VbolieuV from Canada (QC)
3.42/5 rDev +3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.42/5 rDev +3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
See through copper brew with a small white head. Smell like an aluminum can, with a typical lager aroma, you get some bread aromas too that are nicer. In the mouth you almost only taste the malts with some hops. Metallic taste.
Feb 16, 2016Reviewed by kevofficiel from Canada (QC)
3.6/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.6/5 rDev +8.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Belle Gueule Lager D'hiver (Winter) on this 3rd December 2014 here in Montreal.
The look of it. Orange, yellow color on the light. Low carbonation. Nice head about 1 to 2 fingers.
The smell of it. Malt and hops, typical for a Lager.
The taste of it : Thats a good lager right here. Malt and caramel on this after taste.
So overall would I recommend it ? For a lager, damn sure. As a beer in general, yes on this winter season thats a pretty sweet tasty beer !
Dec 04, 2014The look of it. Orange, yellow color on the light. Low carbonation. Nice head about 1 to 2 fingers.
The smell of it. Malt and hops, typical for a Lager.
The taste of it : Thats a good lager right here. Malt and caramel on this after taste.
So overall would I recommend it ? For a lager, damn sure. As a beer in general, yes on this winter season thats a pretty sweet tasty beer !
Reviewed by Otterburn from Canada (QC)
3.8/5 rDev +14.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.8/5 rDev +14.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
It looks good. Very clear, amber color, small head, low carbonation.
smell a bit nutty.malty
Taste is a bit nutty, some sweetness at the end, some bitterness at first, everythings balanced
to make a unique taste
mouthfeel is low carbonation, small bitterrness on tongue
Drinakabilty is good
bought a 15 mixpack with blond,rousse,pilsner,lagerd'hiver for 15$
good deal, for quality
Jan 13, 2010smell a bit nutty.malty
Taste is a bit nutty, some sweetness at the end, some bitterness at first, everythings balanced
to make a unique taste
mouthfeel is low carbonation, small bitterrness on tongue
Drinakabilty is good
bought a 15 mixpack with blond,rousse,pilsner,lagerd'hiver for 15$
good deal, for quality
Reviewed by JOaikido from Canada (QC)
3.73/5 rDev +12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
3.73/5 rDev +12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
341 ml bottle.
A- Nice amber colour with coppery tinge. Smallish off-white head. OK bubbles. Attractive overall.
S- Malt and mild hops. Pleasant, but nothing original.
T- Slightly sweet malty lager. Balanced with clean tasting mild hops. Well balanced and pleasant though somewhat unremarkable. Maltier than most lagers.
MF- Fairly crisp lager feel. Less thin than many, which fits the winter lager concept.
D- Easy to drink without being too light. I liked this one.
Jan 04, 2008A- Nice amber colour with coppery tinge. Smallish off-white head. OK bubbles. Attractive overall.
S- Malt and mild hops. Pleasant, but nothing original.
T- Slightly sweet malty lager. Balanced with clean tasting mild hops. Well balanced and pleasant though somewhat unremarkable. Maltier than most lagers.
MF- Fairly crisp lager feel. Less thin than many, which fits the winter lager concept.
D- Easy to drink without being too light. I liked this one.
Reviewed by rodenbach99 from Canada (QC)
3/5 rDev -9.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3/5 rDev -9.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Brown bottle of 314ml.
A: blond, very clear with a liitle amber hue. foamy head, almost creamy, it's stayed for a long time.
S: some malt, fresh hops, herb (green odors). I wold say very green on the nose.
M: medium
T: spicy mouthfeel, nice lenght, some tasty hops on the final.
Dec 26, 2007A: blond, very clear with a liitle amber hue. foamy head, almost creamy, it's stayed for a long time.
S: some malt, fresh hops, herb (green odors). I wold say very green on the nose.
M: medium
T: spicy mouthfeel, nice lenght, some tasty hops on the final.
Reviewed by Barraclou from Canada (QC)
3.53/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev +6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Almost each time since a few weeks, I drop by the local store, I see this brew. I didn't see so many 6-packs, but mostly 12 packs. Anyway, tonight, I am giving it a try.
Presentation: The usual 341 ml canadian beer bottle
Appearance: An interesting red / dark color with a very respectable head.
Smell: It invites you. A good blend of malts, caramel and hops. The first smell was awesome.
Taste: Good roasted malt and caramel. Not really strong, but refreshing.
Mouthfeel: Maybe a little too weak.
Drinkability: It worthes a try.
Mar 02, 2005Presentation: The usual 341 ml canadian beer bottle
Appearance: An interesting red / dark color with a very respectable head.
Smell: It invites you. A good blend of malts, caramel and hops. The first smell was awesome.
Taste: Good roasted malt and caramel. Not really strong, but refreshing.
Mouthfeel: Maybe a little too weak.
Drinkability: It worthes a try.
Belle Gueule Lager D'hiver from Brasseurs R.J.
Beer rating:
80 out of
100 with
21 ratings
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