Sous Chef | Brewery Vivant
Brewed by:
Brewery Vivant
Michigan, United States
breweryvivant.com
Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 8.20%
Availability: Rotating
Notes / Commercial Description:
Red Wine Barrel Aged Belgian Inspired Strong Ale
Added by Jason on 02-19-2015
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Ratings: 20 | Reviews: 1
3.5/5 rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.25/5 rDev -14.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.93/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.5/5 rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.63/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
This was an exceptional scarlet red color (especially when held in the light). This was a well crafted brew, with an excellent blend of the red wine and Belgian brew notes. If any complaints at all, early in the pour the tastes and aroma veered a little 'one note' towards the wine barrel. As the glass warmed, some of the familiar Belgian notes became more pronounced. Good balance, and overall unique character. I would suggest giving this a try (as I would with all of Brewery Vivant's inspired ales!
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look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
This was an exceptional scarlet red color (especially when held in the light). This was a well crafted brew, with an excellent blend of the red wine and Belgian brew notes. If any complaints at all, early in the pour the tastes and aroma veered a little 'one note' towards the wine barrel. As the glass warmed, some of the familiar Belgian notes became more pronounced. Good balance, and overall unique character. I would suggest giving this a try (as I would with all of Brewery Vivant's inspired ales!
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3.94/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
4.12/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.23/5 rDev +10.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
3.75/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.88/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Sous Chef from Brewery Vivant
Beer rating:
3.82 out of
5 with
20 ratings
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