Autumn Maple - 100% Barrel-Fermented
The Bruery

Autumn Maple - 100% Barrel-FermentedAutumn Maple - 100% Barrel-Fermented
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From:
The Bruery
 
California, United States
Style:
Fruit and Field Beer
ABV:
10%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.69 | pDev: 15.99%
Reviews:
42
Ratings:
79
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 27, 2016
Added:
Aug 18, 2010
Wants:
  17
Gots:
  36
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Ratings by Phelps:
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Reviewed by Phelps from Arizona

4.03/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Yet another beer received from the ever-generous neorunner in the Blind Beers BIF. Per his recommendation, this one was poured into a snifter and reviewed completely blind.

Pours a murky copper color that shines in crimson when held to the light. A tiny head of light tan is super fizzy, bubbling like soda before disappearing within seconds and without a trace.

Fruity aroma, like dark cherries, green raisins and plums. Oak aging has imparted some nice vinous character, along with sweet vanilla, balsamic vinegar and perhaps some clove.

Tart lemons in the initial flavor, followed by the heavy woodiness of untoasted oak in the middle. Balsamic, cherry syrup, sweet maple and orange juice mix with lots of brett tartness. A dry finish seems to wipe the mouth clean, but this is reduced as beer warms. Tiny bit of ethanol.

Light and tickly carbonation. This thing's got a smooth medium body with impressive creaminess and is a pleasure to move around.

I had NO idea what beer this could be before I removed neorunner's covering, but it all makes sense now. The brett somewhat overpowers the other flavors in the beer, but you can pick up a bit of the yams and maple if you search for it. I can see this being excellent with white meat or a salad.
Dec 23, 2010
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.74/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Brown appearance like the base beer with some lighter fall colors (yellow, orange) thrown in there. Off white, almost beige head 1/3". Aroma was yammy, brett like. Relatively clean.

Much better than the base version, this one has a small tinge of oak funk, earthen brett like notes. Of course there is still all the Thanksgiving base flavors from the yams and spice rack. A little viscous mouthfeel. Spices abundant. Carbonation keeps it lively and the fermentation, it is still viscous but doesn't sit as heavy of a mouthfeel.

Its a unique and interesting beer, but as for as my Tgiving beer, I'd prefer a headless heron from CW.
May 27, 2016
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Reviewed by ivegot3Dvision from Oregon

4.34/5  rDev +17.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Since nobody has rated this in 2 years, I might as well.

Look: Dark amber, slightly cloudy without much head at all, nice lacing though.
Smell: Bright fruit and dark spices. It smells like a Bruery sour with an interesting "holidayness" to it.
Taste: This is where it gets interesting. Bright orange zest, light oaky funk, the spices shine through a bit giving it a very unique taste. I've never quite had something like this before.
Feel: At 10% you would expect some viscosity, and while it's not as thick as traditional Autumn Maple, it still has a bit of mouthfeel. Even though it has a slight viscosity, the sour kinda washes it out making it a bit more refreshing than normal.
Overall: This is a unique beer to say the least. I really enjoy regular Autumn Maple, so my rating may be a bit higher than others. It tastes like a lemon pie and a pumpkin pie had a delicious baby, that's the only way I can think of describing it.

To be fair, it gets you drunk quickly since it doesn't taste like it's 10%.
May 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by mikepcarney from Ohio

Dec 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by jfstilling from South Carolina

Feb 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.66 by wethorseblanket from California

Dec 18, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by AlexFields from Tennessee

Nov 30, 2014
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Reviewed by Lucnifter from California

3.92/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The brett has really come to the forefront on this one. Very much like regular Autumn Maple, but with a unique brett twist. Spicy, fruity and funky. I kinda like it.
Mar 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Mike from New Hampshire

Feb 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by yourefragile from District of Columbia

Feb 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ThePorterSorter from Oregon

Jan 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DarthKostrizer from California

Nov 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by zestar from California

Oct 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Crazydaddyo from California

Jul 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by GRG1313 from California

May 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by 2beerdogs from California

Mar 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by t0rin0 from California

Mar 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Adamostella from Washington

Feb 25, 2013
 
Rated: 2 by Azrael

Feb 09, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by hoppymcgee from Maine

Jan 09, 2013
Autumn Maple - 100% Barrel-Fermented from The Bruery
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 79 ratings