The Other Side
Pipeworks Brewing Company

The Other SideThe Other Side
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From:
Pipeworks Brewing Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Bière de Garde
ABV:
7.3%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.94 | pDev: 5.84%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
7
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 18, 2022
Added:
May 18, 2020
Wants:
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Gots:
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Bright, zippy, and saison-like spring beer.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by Beginner2:
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois

4.06/5  rDev +3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I sometimes get mad at Pipeworks because they charge too much for ales that other brewers make for, say, 20% less. But Pipeworks is more than a master of marketing. As The Other Side proves, IMHO, they are master brewers in all three traditions.

The Other Side has Looks only slightly better than in its competition (besides with a name like that, who wants attraction to that?) Smells are better than average, full fruit medley. But somehow the Tastes show a very full understanding of the style's gentle sweetness that has just enough hops/herbs to check the sweet. Most important, this Biere de Garde pairs well at the table. The ales finishes balanced and clears the palate for more food. Pipeworks really understands the intent of this ale.

I've been more harsh on Pipeworks than they deserve given their success. Since they are over-priced in two styles I rarely drink anymore (AIPAs and AISs), I suppose I should bury the hatchet and give them a some decent OA Hugs. Cheers !

5/30/22. On Memorial Day, I bought this thinking "Oh, a saison from Pipeworks! Maybe I will like them again." But of course, I had forgotten that I had Other Side two years earlier. (So maybe we should call this mid-term memorial day... scratch that.) I've edited the above review and bumped it up considerably for past errors of judgment. See you on The Other Side, counting @ UnTappd.
Jun 02, 2020
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.68 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Jan 18, 2022
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Reviewed by Bartleby91 from Wisconsin

4.06/5  rDev +3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I love how pipeworks are always doing something different and this is no different.
A: A hazy and murky orange
A: Nothing really jumps out but it does have some malt sweetness and some fruit esters.
T: Follows the aroma with a nice mix of bready malt sweetness and some earthiness as well.
F: Lingers well with a chalky finish.
O: Another really solid beer from one of my favorite breweries. Happy I can find them in Madison.
Aug 09, 2020
 
Rated: 3.9 by Monkeyknife from Missouri

Jun 09, 2020
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Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois

3.52/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
16oz can, date stamped 04/22/20. Clouded amber colored body has a thick and frothy beige head that holds good retention. Spicy aroma with bready malt & yeast and a nice fruitiness. Sweeter flavors with notes of plum, grain, caramel, bread crust, white grape, tart apple, spicy/bready yeast, and earthy/herbal hops. Fuller body, ample carbonation, dry and modestly bitter finish with earthy bitterness lingering. Good for something different.
Jun 01, 2020
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

4.21/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
16oz can. Poured out a clear, amber color with a small, off-white head of foam. It smelled of plum, bready malt and floral notes. Sweet toffee with plum, caramel and subtle spices.
May 25, 2020
 
Rated: 4.13 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

May 20, 2020
The Other Side from Pipeworks Brewing Company
Beer rating: 3.94 out of 5 with 7 ratings