Oldarki Au Patxaran
Brasseries Oldarki

Oldarki Au PatxaranOldarki Au Patxaran
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From:
Brasseries Oldarki
 
France
Style:
Herb and Spice Beer
ABV:
6%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.67 | pDev: 15.8%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
7
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 21, 2019
Added:
Dec 07, 2011
Wants:
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Gots:
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by lauras231279:
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Rated by lauras231279 from California

3.5/5  rDev -4.6%

Jul 30, 2013
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Reviewed by Richard-Appleyard

4.33/5  rDev +18%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Nice orange spiced ale. Darker, cloudy appearance, with a definite citrus hit to the palate. Not unlike the orange and black tea flavored Mamba Ale from Gilgamesh Brewing in Salem, Oregon USA
Dec 21, 2019
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Reviewed by Bouleboubier from New Jersey

3.6/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
(had a bottle of this at Le Sous Bock - a comfy beer bar in Paris that I would certainly visit again)

actually, pretty interesting and tasty, if slightly suffering from the slight alco-pop nuances that I experienced in Adelscott.

a mostly clear liquid with a reddish-orange hue... cap of foam keeps till the bottom

the aroma is kind of like lychee with a mild cinnamon/clove tip

on the palate, it's fairly light, despite a touch of slightly-seemingly syrup residue... not nearly as bitter as the scents suggest... somewhat mildly biscuity with a mellow fruity tone

I'd give it a shot if you happen to come across it... I'd certainly drink it again, though it's pretty much a sipper
Feb 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by BKotch from Texas

Sep 22, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by bonbini26 from New Jersey

Sep 06, 2012
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Reviewed by joedon from Minnesota

4.33/5  rDev +18%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
An artisan-al beer from the Basque region of France. Pours a very dark orange with reddish highlights and a thin white head. Fruity aroma with raspberry and bread; almost no hop aroma.
Taste is almost like a wheat beer with fruit; very slightly tart, more of the red-fruit flavors and a slightly yeasty sour finish.

Nice mouthfeel but can't say if it is correct for style. Pleasing aftertaste of the spice and fruit that came out in the aroma.

Overall a very nice beer that goes well with food. Tasted this in Paris at a Basque restaurant so obviously, the perfect choice for a dinner pairing.
Jun 22, 2012
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Reviewed by magictacosinus from California

3.92/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Oldarki: a beer from the Basque Country?! This was poured in the brewery's trademark pilsner glass at Le Dernier Métro, a beer bar in Paris that serves not one, but TWO Basque beers and Delirium brews on tap!

The appearance is orange-amber with tons of carbonation. However, it retains a small head the entire time. Definitely looks filtered, but it's presentable and delectable looking enough.

The smell, no doubt aided by the patxaran liqueur (a combination of sloe berries, coffee beans, and vanilla pods) is ambivalently sweet and acidic. Very fruity, though, and at times it resembles a combination of açaï and blueberries. Spiciness tingles the nostrils. An ambrée, yeasty tinge with something new. Again, I will be blaming the patxaran blend for anything that comes off as different with this beer.

Contains an extremely yeasty flavor with a sweet, acidic finish that makes it unlike most beers I've ever had. The patxaran really creates an interesting drinking experience here. Without it, it would taste like many run-of-the-mill ambrées that are all over France. There is a honey-tinged, malty finish as well. Despite thinness around the edges, the carbonation makes it fun to drink and it's proven to be a successful beer to have on warm and cold days in Paris. Worth a try!
Dec 07, 2011
Oldarki Au Patxaran from Brasseries Oldarki
Beer rating: 3.67 out of 5 with 7 ratings