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Bruery Terreux

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From:
Bruery Terreux
 
California, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
10.5%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.9 | pDev: 11.28%
Reviews:
38
Ratings:
317
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 06, 2021
Added:
Sep 05, 2013
Wants:
  38
Gots:
  31
Evan Kleiman, host of KCRW's Good Food, was inspired to collaborate with Patrick Rue and The Bruery after enjoying a homemade Rhubarb Raspberry Pie. The rhubarb's fruity sourness tempered with the sweetness of the fresh raspberries and the wheat crust, begged to be bottled up in the form of a bubbly beer. Keeping the original pie recipe in mind, specialty grains were chosen to mimic the crust, and rhubarb and raspberries were used in varying stages of the brewing and fermentation process. The resulting beer is reminiscent of a fresh country pie, cooling on a farmhouse windowsill.
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Reviewed by BubbleBobble from New York

3.99/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
2018 vintage. Poured from the bottle a light ruddy brown, slow off-white head formation about a half inch, lots of visible carbonation breaking the surface. Nose is cooked raspberry, baked crust, and light vanilla - pretty spot on for what they were going for. As it warms, more of the oakiness of the barrel comes through. Taste starts off rather tart, but again a good reflection of the sour fruit. There's a bit of fruity sweetness that comes in mid-palate, while the finish is rather dry. Very little alcohol presence, but some strong warming reminds you that it's there. Mouthfeel is on the full side but enough carbonation to keep it from feeling flat. Overall, a good sipper that doesn't shy away from tartness.
Sep 06, 2021
 
Rated: 4.08 by Jason_cs from Florida

Jan 23, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by Eziel from Ohio

Dec 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by BrueryDC from California

Oct 10, 2018
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Reviewed by SHODriver from North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A: Poured into a Duvel tulip to a deep brown topped by a finger and a half of dense off white head which fades slowly to a collar around the edge of the glass with minimal lacing.
S: Smells of a pleasant sourness with some rhubarb and raspberries along with some nice oak notes
T: Taste is a nice and bright juicy raspberry and rhubarb note along with a pleasant amount of sourness. Slight oak as well. On the swallow the rhubarb comes to the forefront while the raspberry lingers the longest. Slight oak again on the finish while the beer remains pleasantly sour throughout.
M: This beer is on the heavier side of medium in body with a slightly syrupy mouthfeel. The carbonation on this beer is effervescent but not prickly and could stand to be a bit higher. The acidity gives the beer a drying finish which is expected.
O: Overall I really enjoy a good fruited sour and this one is no exception. Great fruit flavors with some really nice sourness make this one a pleasant drink. The heavy fruit takes away some of the complexity but it doesn't detract from the experience. Worth a try if you can find it.
Oct 05, 2018
 
Rated: 4.2 by mbw314 from California

Sep 22, 2018
 
Rated: 4.03 by Ristaccia from Nebraska

Aug 05, 2018
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.88/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a rusty brown and dark red kind of color like you can literally see the rhubarb contribution. Light brown head on it, about 1/4" deep. Aroma is berry, rhubarb, brown malt, oak, cherry.

Taste, wow, prototypical jammy type of descriptor here, nice bitterness from the rhubary, good juiciness from the berries. Even kind of have a crust feel to it if you let your mind wander. Good sourness, 6pts on a 10pt intensity scale. The alcohol isn't as noticeable as you would think for over 10%, gives it a nice fresh breath. I dunno this is another hit for rhubarb. I dunno if it as good as the awesome New Glarus one, that one has strawberries with it, this uses raspberries. They're both excellent and two of my faves. This is a bigger one for sure. Carbonation was appropriate.

EIDT: Prior score was 4.32/5: 3.25/4/4.5/4.25/4.25; Subsequent (2018) bottles have not been as good. Boozy and hella acidic. I hope it returns to its b1 form. Or at least chills out on the double digit abv, its just hot now.
Mar 11, 2018
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Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania

3.21/5  rDev -17.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
750ml bottle into a tulip appears a clear ruby color with a khaki head that fades quick leaving spotty lace.

The aroma is pleasantly fruity with raspberry puree/seeds and earthy rhubarb. I enjoy the way this brew smells but that is where my enjoyment ends.

The taste is sour like unripe raspberry and rhubarb with a bit of herbal character. Some minerals and a touch of neutral oak. A soft hint of oak and increasinglu warming/distracting alcohol in the finish.

This is medium in body with modest carbonation. Its not terrible....if your serving size is a tablespoon. It is still vibrant with fruit addition but yikes is it sour and the alcohol feel doesnt help matters.
Nov 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.37 by JoshBrews from Missouri

Jun 03, 2016
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Rated by Furlinator from California

4.1/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at the Bruery 8th Anniversary celebration on 05/14 /16.

Tart rhubarb and raspberry flavored wild ale.
May 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.14 by Stillyman11 from California

May 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.96 by swanfungus from California

May 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by Hohnbaum from Kansas

May 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by jaydoc from Kansas

May 13, 2016
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Reviewed by cvm4 from Mississippi

4.05/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
L - Pours an almost clear ruby red and the tan head dissipates quickly.

S - Juicy jammy flavors up front, some oak & light acidity.

T - A raspberry & rhubarb tartness with some acidity. Really simple, but delivers.

F - Medium bodied & low carbonation. Dry finish, very puckering.

O - Nice fruit character with a tart acidic backdrop. Really liking it.
Apr 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by jschott75 from Illinois

Mar 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by BeersAndBears from Georgia

Jun 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by mnbrewery from Minnesota

Jun 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by Bunuelian from Minnesota

Jun 10, 2015
Windowsill from Bruery Terreux
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 317 ratings