Brasserie De La Taupe Brewer's Desire
Brouwerij Timmermans-John Martin N.V.
- From:
- Brouwerij Timmermans-John Martin N.V.
- Belgium
- Style:
- Wild Ale
- ABV:
- 7.5%
- Score:
- +2 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.65 | pDev: 6.85%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jul 27, 2025
- Added:
- Aug 08, 2017
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
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As the name says, Brewer’s Desire is the beer that our master brewer has dreamed of brewing for a long time, a nectar of the greatest rarity…This 100% malt beer (pale malt and lightly roasted malt) is brewed with aged hops and boiled for an extended period of time. Different yeasts from the Pajottenland region, that have been isolated and then cultivated, are added to the cooling vessel. The famous Brettanomyces enter also into action, and do their secret & mysterious work.This unique brew is allowed to mature for 2 years in oak barrels before being bottled, unfiltered, to undergo a final secondary fermentation with the same yeast.A single precious batch has been produced, to be shared among demanding connoisseurs.Willem Van Herreweghen, master brewer, and Anthony Martin are delighted to present the result of this work and their passion.This beer received a Gold medal in the prestigious.Brussels Beer Challenge 2016.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by DraftMonger from Denmark
3.61/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
3.61/5 rDev -1.1%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
Copenhagen 13/7 2021. 75 cl corked bottle from Væskebalancen, Valby Langgade, Valby. Black and golden label with a barrel and a mug of beer.
Pours unclear - almost hazy - golden yellow with a big fluffy white head. A bit bubbly. Settles as thin, patchy layer of foam unable to cover the surface of the beer. No lacing.
Aroma is intense with a light sweet malty odor overpowered by a strong tart sourness with a whiff of funk. Caramel and sweet pale malts. Cardboard. Tart sour gooseberries and soured cheese. A touch of vinegar.
Light carbonation. Slightly thick, oily, lightly tingling texture.
Flavor is medium intense with a light sweetness followed by a stronger sourness. Aftertaste is sour and a little thin. Lingers for a while. Finish is dry.
Fine lightly funky sour beer which leaves your mouth dry but not thirsty.
Mar 02, 2025Pours unclear - almost hazy - golden yellow with a big fluffy white head. A bit bubbly. Settles as thin, patchy layer of foam unable to cover the surface of the beer. No lacing.
Aroma is intense with a light sweet malty odor overpowered by a strong tart sourness with a whiff of funk. Caramel and sweet pale malts. Cardboard. Tart sour gooseberries and soured cheese. A touch of vinegar.
Light carbonation. Slightly thick, oily, lightly tingling texture.
Flavor is medium intense with a light sweetness followed by a stronger sourness. Aftertaste is sour and a little thin. Lingers for a while. Finish is dry.
Fine lightly funky sour beer which leaves your mouth dry but not thirsty.
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.48/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.48/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
750 ml corked & caged bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.5%. Golden colour, large white head. Aroma of brettanomyces, horse stable and wood, hints of smoke, stinking cheese and stale jam. The flavour is much better, fruity and slightly spicy, moderately acidic, moderate bitterness.
Apr 30, 2021
Reviewed by Phyl21ca from Canada (QC)
3.66/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.66/5 rDev +0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Bottle: Poured a deep amber color ale with a large foamy head with limited retention and not much lacing. Aroma of strong tart notes with some oak and funky ester with some acidic notes showing. Taste is also dominated by strong tart notes with some acidic notes and funky Brett ester. Body is about average for style with good carbonation. Enjoyable but too acidic to be truly enjoyable in large quantities.
Jan 03, 2021
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