Barrel-Aged Seven With Brett (Sole Composition Series)
Upright Brewing Company

Barrel-Aged Seven With Brett (Sole Composition Series)Barrel-Aged Seven With Brett (Sole Composition Series)
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From:
Upright Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
8.8%
Score:
94
Avg:
4.29 | pDev: 7.69%
Reviews:
16
Ratings:
70
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 19, 2015
Added:
Feb 24, 2011
Wants:
  98
Gots:
  14
Aged 14 months in oak barrels.

Bottle release in February 2011 ('Sole Composition' Series; sold only in the Tasting Room ~ 120 750ml bottles)
168 bottle release in Feb/March of 2012.
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Ratings by tom10101:
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Rated by tom10101 from Canada (QC)

4/5  rDev -6.8%

Aug 14, 2013
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Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Mar 19, 2015
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Rated by chippo33 from Vermont

4.4/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
2011 bottle

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Mar 10, 2015
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Reviewed by John_M from Washington

4/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at the Grain & Gristle the other day.

The barrel aging (was told they use gin barrels) really gives this beer a very different twist. The barrel aging imparts a sour quality, along with some noticeable juniper berry flavor. The alcohol is very well integrated into the flavor profile, and I was surprised to learn it was in the 8.5% range. There's also some noticeable clove, peach and apricot in the flavor profile, making for a pretty enjoyable saison.

Wouldn't want to drink this all the time, but it was a solid beer that went well with the meat platter we ordered.
Feb 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4.32 by wethorseblanket from California

Sep 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by akang from California

Sep 22, 2014
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Reviewed by UCLABrewN84 from California

4.14/5  rDev -3.5%
Thanks to wethorseblanket for sharing this one at mrbubbler's tasting.

Bottle # 119 of 168.

Pours a clear golden-orange with a foamy white head that settles to a partial film on top of the beer. Small dots of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is slightly sour with malt, grain, Brett, funk, and earth aromas. Taste is much the same with sour malt, fruit, Brett, and funk flavors on the finish. There is a medium amount of acidity on the palate with each sip. This beer has a good level of carbonation with a crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a very good beer with a nice combination of sour fruit and Brett characteristics.

Serving type: bottle.
Sep 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.24 by Wowcoolman from California

Sep 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.14 by Rado from California

Sep 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by fsck from Washington

Aug 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by leftoverburrito from Oregon

Jul 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by tectactoe from Michigan

Jun 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Jun 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by yummybeer from Pennsylvania

May 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by abeeronthebeach from California

May 09, 2014
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Reviewed by DaveHack from Pennsylvania

4.53/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Bottle 132/168.

Poured a vibrant golden orange. Huge, fluffy white head head settles leaving a ton of lacing and a nice white layer over the beer

Smell is white wine, basement, maybe a little hay.

Taste is beautifully funky. The brett has gone to town on this beer. Wine like, tart grapes then followed by a hint of alcohol warming as it goes down.

This feels so good in the piehole. It's pretty dry and tart enough to make you salivate and jones for the next sip.

This is pretty old at this point and the brett dominates. This beer completely fits all the descriptors of 'funky', 'rustic', farmhouse', etc...It is drinking so fucking good right now. I didn't have one fresh, but this is just insane good. Thank you Upright.
Dec 03, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by digita7693 from Germany

Dec 02, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by mdaschaf from Indiana

Oct 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by DimensionX from Oregon

Sep 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by metalgdog from New York

Aug 31, 2013
Barrel-Aged Seven With Brett (Sole Composition Series) from Upright Brewing Company
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 70 ratings